Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Trauma

Employment Type: Full time

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Position Purpose

At Saint Francis Hospital, the Inpatient Trauma Registered Nurse (RN) cares for patients with a variety of surgical or trauma-related illnesses or injuries, including abdominal trauma, orthopedic trauma, bariatrics, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, colorectal surgery, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery.

What You Will Do

• Provide hands-on bedside care for patients with complex surgical needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans, employing strategies to promote health and safe environments.
• Facilitate patient and family education with a focus on restoring patients to their pre-surgical state of wellness.
• Recognize emergency situations and mobilize appropriate resources.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and integrate research findings into practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited college or university affiliated nursing program.
• Licensure: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Connecticut.
• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Effective communication, organizational, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience: Acute care, Medical-Surgical, General Surgery experience preferred.

Position Highlights and Benefits

• Work Schedule: Full time 36-hour days
• Opportunity to work with a highly skilled and recognized team, including award recipients.
• A supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on clinical curiosity and high-quality, holistic care.

Compensation and Benefits

At Trinity Health Of New England , we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 – $59.95/hour

Pay is based on working RN experience only. 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.

Unit Based Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - 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 Initiative
• 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, 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.

Keyword: Registered Nurse, RN, Med / Surg; Medical Surgical, inpatient

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.