Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient unit
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Colchester
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: Schedule:
3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, includes every other weekend and rotating
holidays Start here at Backus Hospital and work where every moment
matters! Backus Hospital doesn’t just take great care of our
patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our
benefit options at Backus Hospital are designed so you can care for
yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are
here. 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! 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 and
evidence-based practices. We offer our Graduate Registered Nurses
clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they
complete the Nurse Residency program. 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. The Registered Nurse
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 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. 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 employees— 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.
Keywords: Backus Hospital, New England , Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient unit, Healthcare , Colchester, Northeast
