Surgical ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Hartford Healthcare seeks a Registered Nurse for our Surgical ICU to deliver high-quality, evidence-based critical care to post-operative and acutely ill patients. In this role, you will perform complex assessments, manage ventilators and drips, and coordinate interdisciplinary care to ensure optimal outcomes. You’ll educate patients and families, advocate for safety and comfort, and document using advanced EHR systems. Our collaborative culture supports professional growth with ongoing training, access to cutting-edge technology, and pathways for advancement within a leading Connecticut healthcare network. Provide comprehensive nursing care to Surgical ICU patients, including complex assessments and continuous monitoring Administer medications, manage ventilators, drips, and advanced life-support equipment per protocols and provider orders Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes Deliver post-operative and wound care, monitor for complications, and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition Educate patients and families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and discharge instructions Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) and ensure compliance with regulatory standards Uphold infection prevention, safety, and quality initiatives within the Surgical ICU Participate in ongoing professional development, unit-based projects, and evidence-based practice initiatives Critical care nursing Patient assessment Ventilator management Medication administration Electronic health records (EHR) Wound and post-op care Hemodynamic monitoring IV and central line management Care coordination Patient and family education Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license in CT BLS certification ACLS certification Critical care nursing experience preferred Surgical or ICU background preferred