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How much do sicu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for sicu rn in Connecticut is $2,171.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,792.31 and $2,525.00 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are SICU RNs?

SICU RNs are Registered Nurses who work in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit. They specialize in caring for critically ill or post-operative patients who require intensive monitoring and support after surgery. SICU RNs are skilled in using advanced medical equipment, administering medications, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to provide high-level care. Their expertise is essential in stabilizing patients and ensuring optimal recovery during the most critical phases following surgical procedures.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a SICU RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a SICU RN (Surgical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse), you need advanced clinical knowledge in critical care, patient assessment, and a current RN license, often with certifications like CCRN. Familiarity with ICU-specific equipment, patient monitoring systems, and electronic health records is essential. Strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial soft skills in this environment. These skills enable nurses to deliver life-saving care, respond rapidly to changes in patient condition, and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in high-acuity settings.

What are some common challenges faced by SICU RNs, and how can they be managed effectively?

SICU RNs often encounter high-stress situations due to the critical nature of patient care, including managing life-threatening conditions and rapidly changing patient statuses. Effective communication and teamwork with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals are essential to coordinate complex care plans. Additionally, staying current with advanced technologies and protocols helps RNs provide the best care possible. Time management, emotional resilience, and ongoing education are key to handling these challenges and maintaining a high standard of patient care.

What is the difference between Sicu Rn vs Surgical Tech?

AspectSicu RnSurgical Tech
CredentialsRN license, specialized certificationsCertified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, clinicsOperating rooms, surgical centers
Job RolePatient care, assisting during surgeries, monitoring patient statusPreparing operating rooms, sterilizing instruments, passing surgical tools

While both Sicu Rn and Surgical Tech work in surgical settings, Sicu Rn focuses on patient care and monitoring, requiring an RN license, whereas Surgical Techs prepare the surgical environment and assist surgeons, requiring CST certification. Their roles complement each other in the operating room environment.

Sicu Rn jobs near you
Infographic showing various Sicu Rn job openings in Connecticut as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 34% As Needed, 33% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $112,941 per year, or $54.3 per hour.
RN Float - Med Surg, Step-Down, ED in Granby, CT

RN Float - Med Surg, Step-Down, ED in Granby, CT

Vivian Health

Granby, CT • On-site

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Float - STAR Team

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)

Registered Nurse (RN) Float - Med Surg-StepDown-ED

 Work where every moment matters.
Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.
 
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

The Float Pool at Hartford Hospital, also known as the STAR Team, is comprised of experienced, highly skilled Nursing professionals. Registered Nurses on the STAR Team have a variety of skills, allowing them to transition from one specialty to another with confidence and ease. Our team is broken down into two groups, Med/Surg and Critical Care. The Med/Surg team floats between approximately 18 units (including the Step Down units) while our Critical Care RNs primarily float between the six ICUs at Hartford Hospital (MICU, SICU, Cardiac ICU, Neuro ICU and Cardiothoracic ICU). Our RNs rely on extensive nursing skills, strong communication and collaboration skills to assimilate seamlessly into different units and provide the highest levels of personalized, compassionate care to our patients.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 yrs recent Acute Care RN experience. Critical Care experience preferred.

  • Current Connecticut RN License required prior to start date.

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Preferred).
  • BLS certification by the American Heart Association required.

We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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