FULL-TIME
Posted Oct 1, 2026
Job Description
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Join a team where every moment matters.
At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 colleagues come to work daily with a shared commitment: Pride in what we do, knowing that every moment counts. We welcome you to be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Backus Hospital has served as the primary provider of healthcare for much of Eastern Connecticut since 1893. We are proud to house the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the sole hospital in the area offering LIFE STAR helicopter services. Our mission is to deliver a continuum of high-quality healthcare aimed at improving the health of our communities.
A2 is an engaging 29-bed unit where a dedicated team of healthcare professionals provides high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations, including medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Our nursing staff is highly skilled and deeply committed, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver holistic, patient- and family-centered care. We understand the significance of each individual's role in the healing journey and foster an environment where empathy, innovation, and clinical excellence unite. Combining advanced technology with a personal touch, A2 offers a supportive and fulfilling workplace for healthcare professionals eager to make a difference. Join us in crafting an environment where care transcends treatment, and true healing begins.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Registered Nurse, you will demonstrate clinical competence through the nursing process and develop meaningful nurse-patient relationships. You will assess and identify patient needs, establish a tailored plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate the care provided to patients.
Qualifications
• Graduate of a nursing program; BSN preferred
• One year of RN experience required
• Current unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic understanding of nursing principles and practices. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions. Effective communication skills to provide detailed information and instruction. Strong interpersonal skills essential for collaboration with departments, colleagues, physicians, managers, and patients. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changes, and work as a team player. Capability to operate in a high-stress environment. Dedication to customer service. Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
This position requires a high level of analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources. Ability to respond appropriately to changes and emergency situations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
We take great care of careers.
With locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare provides exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an innovative organization dedicated to bringing new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We believe that a thriving organization is built on thriving employees, and we offer a competitive benefits program designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment matters—and this is your moment.
Join a team where every moment matters.
At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 colleagues come to work daily with a shared commitment: Pride in what we do, knowing that every moment counts. We welcome you to be part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.
Backus Hospital has served as the primary provider of healthcare for much of Eastern Connecticut since 1893. We are proud to house the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the sole hospital in the area offering LIFE STAR helicopter services. Our mission is to deliver a continuum of high-quality healthcare aimed at improving the health of our communities.
A2 is an engaging 29-bed unit where a dedicated team of healthcare professionals provides high-quality, compassionate care to diverse patient populations, including medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Our nursing staff is highly skilled and deeply committed, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to deliver holistic, patient- and family-centered care. We understand the significance of each individual's role in the healing journey and foster an environment where empathy, innovation, and clinical excellence unite. Combining advanced technology with a personal touch, A2 offers a supportive and fulfilling workplace for healthcare professionals eager to make a difference. Join us in crafting an environment where care transcends treatment, and true healing begins.
JOB SUMMARY
As a Registered Nurse, you will demonstrate clinical competence through the nursing process and develop meaningful nurse-patient relationships. You will assess and identify patient needs, establish a tailored plan of care, implement interventions, and evaluate the care provided to patients.
Qualifications
• Graduate of a nursing program; BSN preferred
• One year of RN experience required
• Current unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Basic understanding of nursing principles and practices. Ability to comprehend and follow oral and written instructions. Effective communication skills to provide detailed information and instruction. Strong interpersonal skills essential for collaboration with departments, colleagues, physicians, managers, and patients. Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changes, and work as a team player. Capability to operate in a high-stress environment. Dedication to customer service. Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval.
This position requires a high level of analytical ability to gather and interpret information from various sources. Ability to respond appropriately to changes and emergency situations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
We take great care of careers.
With locations across the state, Hartford HealthCare provides exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an innovative organization dedicated to bringing new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We believe that a thriving organization is built on thriving employees, and we offer a competitive benefits program designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment matters—and this is your moment.
Additional Details
- City
- Griswold
- State
- Connecticut
- Country
- US
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