Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Room
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Chaplin
Posted on: February 22, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Schedule:
3:00 - 11:30pm, rotating holidays and evenings Step into a role
where compassion meets crisis, where your presence brings
stability, and where your clinical expertise transforms someone’s
most vulnerable moment into a turning point. As a Behavioral Health
Emergency Room Nurse , you are a frontline advocate, healer, and
stabilizer for patients in acute psychological distress. This is
fast?paced, unpredictable, deeply meaningful work—and it’s where
you shine. Provide rapid, trauma-informed assessment for patients
experiencing psychiatric emergencies, including acute psychosis,
suicidal or homicidal ideation, severe anxiety, substance
intoxication, withdrawal, and behavioral crises. Use expert
de-escalation techniques to diffuse volatile situations and
maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and families.
Develop and implement immediate crisis-stabilization plans ,
collaborating with psychiatrists, social workers, and emergency
staff. Administer psychiatric medications , facilitate emergency
interventions, and provide compassionate, patient-centered care.
Conduct suicide risk assessments , safety planning, and continuous
monitoring for high-risk patients. Support families and caregivers
with clear guidance, empathy, and education during emotionally
charged events. Document thoroughly and quickly , capturing
behavioral observations and interventions while navigating a
dynamic ER environment. For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital
has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of
Eastern Connecticut. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of
high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of
our communities. Why This Role Matters Behavioral health
emergencies require a rare blend of clinical skill , emotional
strength , and compassionate presence . In this role, you help
stabilize crises, protect lives, restore dignity, and guide
patients toward safety and hope. Your work doesn’t just change
lives—it can save them. Qualifications Who You Are: Resilient,
emotionally intelligent nurse who thrives in complex, unpredictable
situations. Natural de-escalator with exceptional communication and
crisis-management skills. Compassionate professional who
understands the importance of dignity, respect, and trauma-informed
care. Someone who brings calm, clarity, and confidence to
behavioral emergencies. A team player who builds trust across
interdisciplinary teams. Graduate of an accredited nursing school
(BSN or MSN preferred) Current Connecticut RN license BLS
certification by the American Heart Association Ability to obtain
and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire. What our
nurses love about Backus Hospital: Automatic enrollment into the
Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one
year of experience. Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing
student loans Employee assistance and wellness programs including a
strong focus on promoting mental health Paid time off and health
insurance packages Discounts on services, products and optional
coverages – movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more! Backus
Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7
acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network,
Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group
network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access,
affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of
more than 40,000 colleagues — in more than 500 locations serving
185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise -
touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll
learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of
Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in
the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's
redefining care . Start here, where every moment matters.
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