Full time
12 Hour Night Shift
Position Purpose
At Saint Francis Hospital, the Cardiac Surgery Step Down provides intermediate-level care to patients recovering from cardiac surgery, including CABG, valve repair/replacement, and other cardiovascular procedures. The RN will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.
What You Will Do
Provide direct nursing care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients in a step-down setting
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and hemodynamic status
Manage chest tubes, temporary pacing wires, surgical incisions, and IV medications
Administer medications, including cardiac drips, per physician orders and protocols
Educate patients and families on recovery, medications, and lifestyle modifications
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and interdisciplinary teams
Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
Certification: BLS (AHA/ARC) required.
Minimum 1 year of acute care nursing experience (cardiac or critical care preferred)
Preferred Skills
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
Experience: cardiac step-down, ICU, or telemetry unit
Certification: ACLS and Stroke Certification preferred.
Position Highlights
Full-time – 36 hours –Nights
Rotating Every other Weekend/Holiday
This is an hourly position, included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.
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, is 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’s Health Center, the Connecticut Joint Replacement Institute, and the Smilow Cancer Hospital.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 123,000 colleagues and nearly 27,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 26 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 88 hospitals, 135 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, its annual operating revenue is $21.5 billion with $1.4 billion returned to its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.
