Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Cardiology E4
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Salem
Posted on: November 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Various
shifts; full time and part time Come join Hartford HealthCare and
work where every moment matters! Backus Hospital is actively hiring
Registered Nurses for our Cardiology Unit . Experienced nurses,
student nurses and recent graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.
Backus Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our patients; we
take great care of our Registered Nurses too. We offer: • Nurse
Residency program for all newly licensed nurses • Up to $10K
Sign-on Bonus for nurses with more than one (1) year of acute RN
experience hired into 24 hour positions • Generous Paid Time Off
(PTO) and health insurance packages • Tuition Reimbursement and
Higher Education partnerships with Quinnipiac, Post University,
Salve Regina, Elms College, Sacred Heart University and University
of Hartford offering discounts to employees • 401K with generous
company match • Free parking At Backus Hospital, we are focused on
supporting our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the
opportunity to practice at the top of their license, using
research, innovation, evidence-based practices. We offer our
Graduate Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional
learning opportunities as they complete the yearlong Nurse Resident
program. 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. We deliver and
coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of
improving the health of our communities. E4 Cardiology Telemetry is
a 28-bed unit and serves as the central cardiac monitoring site for
the inpatient floors. We are a compassionate team of nursing and
healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence, are
supportive of each other and strong advocates for our patients.
Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient
and family centered care creates an environment that promotes
caring and healing. If you see yourself on E4 and are interested in
joining our team, we invite you to submit an application so that we
can learn more about you! JOB SUMMARY Demonstrates clinical
competence through utilization of the nursing process and
development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses
and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care,
implements and evaluates care provided to patients. Qualifications
Graduate of a school of Nursing. BSN preferred One (1) year RN
experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital
Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in
this clinical area preferred. Current unrestricted license in good
standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of
Connecticut. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Ability to
obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90
days of hire. Must be able to pass the dysrhythmia test within 3
months of hire. Must be able to pass the BKAT with a score of 80%
or complete a critical care course within one (1) year of hire.
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 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 .
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