**Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** 12 Hour Night Shift **Description:** **Make a Lasting Impact in Cardiovascular Care!** **Why Saint Francis Hospital?** At **Saint Francis Hospital** , we’re not just treating heart conditions—we’re **transforming lives** . As a **Surgical Cardiology RN** , you’ll be at the forefront of cardiovascular care, working with a team of experts to help patients recover from **life-changing surgical interventions** and complex procedures. **What You’ll Do** As a vital member of our **interdisciplinary team** , you will: ✅ Provide **hands-on care** to patients with dysrhythmias, atherosclerotic disease, and post-surgical cardiac needs. ✅ Gain valuable expertise in **thoracic, vascular, and general surgical care** , expanding your skill set. ✅ Work alongside **Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Hospitalists, RNs, LPNs, and advanced practice providers** in a collaborative environment. ✅ Develop **clinical confidence** with the guidance of supportive leadership, enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills. ✅ Play an essential role in **patient education and recovery** , ensuring safe transitions and optimal healing. **Who We’re Looking For** We’re seeking **dedicated** and **compassionate** nurses who thrive in a **fast-paced, high-acuity** setting. 🔹 **Minimum Qualifications:** + Graduate of an accredited **nursing program** ; **BSN graduates preferred** . + **Current RN licensure** in Connecticut. + **Basic Life Support (BLS) certification** (AHA/ARC) required. 🔹 **Preferred Skills:** + **BSN degree preferred** . + **Acute care, medical-surgical, or cardiology experience** highly valued. + **ACLS and Stroke Certification** preferred. **Why You’ll Love This Role** ✨ **Full-time, 36-hour Nights** —7 PM - 7:30 AM, with **rotating weekends and holidays** . ✨ Work with **a highly specialized team** at the forefront of cardiovascular care. ✨ Be part of an **innovative and supportive environment** that fosters growth. ✨ Build expertise in **advanced cardiac and surgical nursing** , shaping your career trajectory. **About Saint Francis Hospital** Established in **1897** , **Saint Francis Hospital** is a **major teaching hospital** and a **Level 1 Trauma Center** , recognized for **excellence in patient care and medical innovation** . As a member of **Trinity Health Of New England** , we’re part of one of the nation’s largest **multi-institutional Catholic healthcare systems** , offering unparalleled resources and career development opportunities. **Take the Next Step in Your Nursing Career!** If you’re ready to **elevate your skills** , **make an impact** , and **work alongside top-tier specialists** , we’d love to have you on board. **Apply today** and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of cardiovascular care! **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. Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions. Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity. EOE including disability/veteran