RN Emergency Department
About The Position
Hartford Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department, a Level I Trauma Center and one of Connecticut’s busiest emergency departments. Nurses care for patients with the highest acuity in the region. The department is a chest pain center and comprehensive stroke center, with 109 beds and a 19-bed ED Observation Unit, and treats an average of 109,000 patients annually. The hospital also features the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast, the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation, and Life Star, the state’s first critical care helicopter service. The Emergency Department’s nurses have received the National Lantern Award for Excellence in Nursing. The role is based at 81 Retreat Ave, Hartford Hospital Core Building. The schedule is 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday coverage required. Hartford Hospital offers career development and growth opportunities, including an RN Career Ladder and opportunities in leadership and education.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- BSN degree required; ASN/ADN-prepared RNs with relevant experience may be considered.
- Current Connecticut RN license required before the start date.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required before the date of hire.
- Previous acute-care RN experience preferred; new graduate RNs passionate about Emergency Medicine are encouraged to apply.
- Availability for the 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. shift and required every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday coverage.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute-care RN experience.
- Passion for Emergency Medicine, including for new graduate applicants.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to Emergency Department patients, including patients with high-acuity needs.
- Work in a Level I Trauma Center that is also a chest pain center and comprehensive stroke center.
Benefits
- Student debt forgiveness
- Free on-site gym
- Generous 401(k) match
- Mind/body wellness initiatives
- Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year after six months of employment
- Up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues and dependents
- Employee assistance and wellness programs with a focus on mental health
- Paid time off
- Health insurance packages
- RN Career Ladder
- Growth opportunities in leadership and education
- Access to advanced resources and state-of-the-art equipment
- Opportunities for community involvement
- Free parking
- Competitive benefits program intended to support work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
