CV Surgical Registered Nurse

The Registered Nurse (RN) 6 Cardiovascular Surgical (CV Surgical) provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients recovering from cardiovascular and thoracic surgical procedures. The CV Surgical Unit cares for patients following coronary artery bypass graft (CABG), valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, thoracic surgery, and other complex cardiac interventions. This role requires strong clinical judgment, exceptional assessment skills, and the ability to manage post-operative cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced acute care environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to cardiovascular surgical patients.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, hemodynamic status, vital signs, laboratory results, and post-operative progress.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and treatments according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Manage and monitor chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, surgical drains, telemetry monitoring, and post-operative wounds.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition, cardiac emergencies, and rapid response situations.
• Collaborate with cardiovascular surgeons, cardiologists, advanced practice providers, rehabilitation therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.

Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN degree preferred.
• Experience: Prior inpatient cardiology, telemetry, step-down, or acute care experience
• Certification: ACLS certification (or willingness to obtain within designated timeframe)

Work Schedule

• Full-Time, 36 Hours/Night Shift
• Every Other Weekend and Holiday

Pay Range: $37.25- $61.75 per hour

Pay is based on RN experience. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match

Time Off, which may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities

Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being Initiatives

Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Francis Hospital has been an anchor institution in Connecticut since 1897. Saint Francis, a member of Trinity Health Of New England and Trinity Health, one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. Saint Francis Hospital, a Level 1 Trauma Center, is a 617 bed hospital and a major teaching hospital. Other Saint Francis entities include the Comprehensive Women 2s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.