Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg A3
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Lebanon
Posted on: January 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: every
other weekend, every other holiday 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. A3 is a 30-bed unit where our dedicated
team of nursing and healthcare professionals provides compassionate
care to a varied Medical/Surgical patient population. Our staff
follows Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols for
improved postoperative outcomes. We are an energetic, collaborative
team that is committed to excellence within in a fast-paced
environment. 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 A3 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 Pediatric Advanced Life
Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Ability to
obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Advanced
Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and certification in
clinical area preferred. 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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