Graduate Registered Nurse - Night Shift (Pre/Post-Op Unit)

Backus Hospital; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Backus Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse for the A4 pre/post-op inpatient surgical unit. You will care for general, orthopedic, bariatric, GI and Women’s Health patients in a fast-paced, patient‑centered environment.

The RN will use the nursing process, assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate outcomes. Night shifts, 36 hours weekly, with rotating holidays and every‑other weekend involvement.

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Nursing

BLS

RN License CT

ACLS (preferred)

Communication

Teamwork

BSN

Education

BSN preferred

RN License in CT

Job description

Backus Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Registered Nurse for the A4 pre/post-op inpatient surgical unit. You will care for general, orthopedic, bariatric, GI and Women’s Health patients in a fast-paced, patient‑centered environment.

The RN will use the nursing process, assess patient needs, plan and implement care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to evaluate outcomes. Night shifts, 36 hours weekly, with rotating holidays and every‑other weekend involvement.