Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit in Cheshire, CT

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Shift Detail: perm nights 36hrs/week every other weekend/holiday

Join us where every moment matters.

At Hartford HealthCare, we pride ourselves in our mission as we strive to provide our dedicated team with fulfilling career opportunities. Every day, over 40,000 of our colleagues contribute to a healthcare network that is comprehensive and innovative. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's leading healthcare provider.

Hartford Hospital stands as one of the largest and most esteemed teaching hospitals, recognized as a Level I trauma center. Our commitment to cutting-edge technology and medical care is evident in our Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the world’s most advanced medical simulation training centers. Our facility, featuring the Northeast's largest robotic surgery center, is focused on achieving excellence in patient safety through innovative practices and a culture of safety at every organizational level.

Job Summary

As a Registered Nurse on our collaborative Medicine Step Down team, you will play a critical role in delivering patient-centered care in a richly diverse environment. Under the guidance of the Nurse Manager, you will utilize evidence-based practices and the nursing process to create tailored care plans that address the holistic needs of patients and their families.

Our Bliss 11 Step Down unit offers 18 beds for patients experiencing complex and acute medical issues including respiratory failure, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver failure, kidney failure, sepsis, withdrawal symptoms, and specialized care for pulmonary hypertension patients. Our unit operates under the supervision of a Critical Care Pulmonologist and is supported 24/7 by a dedicated team of Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses.

We are committed to developing a skilled and versatile nursing staff capable of thriving in a fast-paced unit that challenges your critical thinking, medical knowledge, and communication abilities. You will have the opportunity to grow as a medical professional and take part in a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications
• Current Connecticut RN License prior to Orientation.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN required).
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association required prior to Orientation.

At Hartford HealthCare, we are dedicated to supporting your career. With locations across the state, we offer exciting opportunities for growth and development in a progressive environment. Here, you play an essential role in introducing new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to improve lives. A thriving workforce is our priority; we provide a competitive benefits program to ensure work-life balance. Every moment counts, and this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, we ensure that no discrimination occurs in our employment practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.