Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical A4
Company: Backus Hospital
Location: Hope Valley
Posted on: February 9, 2026
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Job Description:
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: 7p-730a
36 hours weekly. Every other weekend, rotating holidays. 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. A4 is a 31-bed
pre and post-op inpatient surgical unit dedicated to providing the
highest quality of care. Our team is comprised of new graduate and
experienced nurses, nursing leaders and healthcare professionals
who thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Our unit
consists of patients recovering from general surgical to
state-of-the-art orthopedic, bariatric, GI, Women’s Health and
medical patients. We are proud to be an Advanced Total Joint and
Advanced Spine center of excellence recognized by the Joint
Commission reflecting our commitment to excellence. By combining
our skills with innovative technology, we create a patient and
family-centered care environment that promotes caring and healing.
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. - Current
unrestricted license in good standing to practice as a Registered
Nurse in the State of Connecticut. - Current Basic Life Support
(BLS) upon hire. - Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certification 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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