Registered Nurse RN Inpatient Cardiology

Job Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Cardiology provides comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions in an inpatient setting. This unit also functions as an overflow from Intermediate Care unit and as a Level 1 Stroke Unit. The role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and the ability to manage complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to inpatient cardiology patients.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, labs, and patient status.
• Administer medications and treatments per provider orders and clinical protocols.
• Respond promptly to changes in condition, rapid responses, and cardiac emergencies.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, medications, procedures, and discharge planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Support quality, safety, and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Experience: Prior inpatient cardiology, telemetry, step‑down, or acute care experience.
• Certification: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification pending or willingness to obtain within the designated timeframe.

Work Schedule and Compensation

Full Time – 36 hours per week, 12‑hour day shifts, every other weekend/holiday. Hourly position included in the RN Step Program pay range: $36.15 to $59.95.

EEO Statement

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.