Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Jewett City
Posted on: November 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Sign-on Bonus for
nurses with more than 1 year CCU/ICU RN experience! 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. We
deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with
the goal of improving the health of our communities. The Florence
H. Busby Critical Care Unit at Backus Hospital is a 12 bed unit
which coordinates and delivers a high degree of critical cares
services by caring for patients as a multidisciplinary team with
competence, compassion and humility. Our patients have a wide
variety of medical and surgical ailments, and include referrals
from Windham Hospital and the Plainfield Emergency Department. Our
staff consists of Registered Nurses, Techs, a group of engaged
Interventionists, and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy coverage. Through
living our values of trust, integrity and excellence, we work
together to provide the highest levels of personalized,
compassionate care to our patients at the times they need it most.
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 William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program required.
Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certification within 90 days of hire. 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 department specific certifications KNOWLEDGE,
SKILLS AND ABILITIES Basic knowledge of Nursing principles and
practices. Ability to read and understand oral and written
instructions. Communicates effectively in order to provide
technical or complex information as well as instruction. Excellent
interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with departments,
employees, physicians, managers and patients. Ability to handle
multiple priorities, be flexible and a team player. Ability to work
in a stressful environment. Commitment to customer service. Basic
computer knowledge in order to enter/retrieve data. Requires high
level of analytical ability in order to gather and interpret
information from various sources. Able to take the appropriate
action in response to changes, circumstances, problems and/or
emergency situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all
times. 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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