Registered Nurse (RN) - Float Pool

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: 24 hours / week includes every other weekend and holiday 3pm - 1130p

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.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services.

At Backus Hospital, we strive for a balance of career and lifestyle, competitive salaries and benefits, as well as a stimulating work environment that inspires excellence. Our benefit options are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

We offer:

Benefit package that includes health insurance and coverage options to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of you and your family
Generous paid time off
401K with company match
Discounts on services and products – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!
Tuition reimbursement and higher education partnerships offering colleague discounts.
Free parking
Ample opportunities for advancement

Resource Center RNs are specially trained to care for all patient populations and serve as the Float Pool for Backus Hospital. This dynamic team consists of highly skilled nursing professionals who showcase strong collaboration, flexibility, and communication skills to deliver the highest quality of care to our patients and their families.

Qualifications

Graduate of a school of nursing

One (1) year recent acute RN experience
Current unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license
Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for Critical Care track
Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

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. 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.

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