Registered Nurse - Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) - Oncology A2

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Backus Hospital A2 unit seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high‑quality care for medical‑surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients in a diverse setting.

The RN will assess, plan, and implement nursing care, maintaining patient safety and excellent communication with families and the care team. CT license/certification and a supportive, collaborative environment are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must hold current, unrestricted CT RN license.
• BSN preferred for nursing practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
• Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain department-specific certifications.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates clinical competence through nursing process and nurse-patient relationships.
• Assesses patient problems, develops plan of care, implements and evaluates care.
• Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary team to provide holistic care.

Education

CT RN license

BSN preferred

BLS

ACLS

ONC certification preferred

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

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.

A2 is a dynamic 29-bed unit where a dedicated team of nursing and healthcare professionals delivers high-quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population, including medical-surgical, inpatient oncology, and hematology patients. Our nurses are highly skilled and deeply committed, working collaboratively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team to provide holistic, patient- and family-centered care. We recognize the importance of each individual in the healing journey and foster an environment where empathy, innovation, and clinical excellence come together. By blending advanced technology with a personal touch, A2 offers a supportive and fulfilling workplace for healthcare professionals passionate about making a difference. Join us in creating a space where care goes beyond treatment—and healing truly begins.

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 year RN experience
• Current unrestricted State of CT Registered Nurse license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Oncology Nurse (ONC) certification preferred.
• Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

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.