Registered Nurse (RN) - OR General Surgery
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Plainfield
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail:
Monday-Friday 2:30p-11:00p 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. For more than 118 years, 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. Job Description: Our Nurses work in
collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams,
focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work
space. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse
Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in
accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and
procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff.
The registered nurse who through knowledge and ability uses the
nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards
of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and
educational needs of the patient and family. Qualifications MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate of a school of nursing.
Experience: One (1) year experience and/or successful completion of
The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. License and
Certification: 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. PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
Education: BSN or MSN. Experience: Two (2) or more years experience
in this specific clinical area. License and Certification:
Certification in clinical area. CNOR certification 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. PROBLEM SOLVING
AND DECISION MAKING 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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