Hartford Hospital

Academic Medical Center · Hartford, CT

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Life here

What a shift at Hartford Hospital looks like

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Academic Medical Center
Shifts hiring now: Days 24 · Nights 8 · Evenings 2 · Rotating 2 · Weekends only 2

Benefits

Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 3.5 out of 5 stars, suggesting a moderate level of satisfaction with compensation and benefits packages.

The city

Living in Hartford, CT

Hartford blends historic New England charm with a robust healthcare landscape. Set along the Connecticut River, it offers RNs cultural staples like the Mark Twain House, scenic parks, and a central location between Boston and New York for easy weekend escapes.

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Metro price level · Hartford area: 3% above the national average; BEA index 102.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,269/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $46,411/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England and a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing cutting-edge treatment to its patients.

Academic Medical Center · Hartford
Hiring days & nights & evenings
Sign-on bonus · 4 roles

More about Hartford Hospital

It is the flagship of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, with over 40,000 colleagues across the system. The hospital is nationally respected for patient care and is described as most trusted for personalized coordinated care. As a teaching hospital, it offers nurses exposure to advanced technologies, complex case variety, and a fast-paced academic medical environment. Hartford HealthCare earned 2026 Great Place To Work Certification, with 70% of employees affirming it as a great place to work.

Hartford Hospital's vision of excellence and leadership is driven by core values shared by all members of Hartford HealthCare. The organization emphasizes mutual respect, teamwork, care, community, and pride in their work. Their stated philosophy is that 'every moment matters,' and they strive to create a better future for healthcare in Connecticut and beyond through personalized, coordinated care.

Working here

Culture and working life

teamworkmutual respectcommunityprideteachinghigh-acuityfast-pacedpurpose-driven

What to consider

Hartford HealthCare has an overall Indeed rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 2,020 reviews. Detailed Indeed ratings: Work-life balance 3.5/5, Pay and benefits 3.5/5, Job security and advancement 3.3/5, Management 3.2/5, Culture 3.4/5. Employees highlight a feeling of personal appreciation, a clear sense of purpose, and the ability to learn new things as positive aspects. Areas for improvement include overall satisfaction. Glassdoor lists 96 reviews for Hartford Hospital specifically. Great Place To Work certification shows 70% of employees say it is a great place to work.

The good

Part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network with 40,000+ colleagues
Level 1 Trauma Center offering high-acuity clinical experience and cutting-edge treatment
Teaching hospital environment with opportunities to learn and grow
2026 Great Place To Work Certification with 70% employee affirmation
Employees report feeling personal appreciation and a clear sense of purpose
Strong emphasis on teamwork, mutual respect, and community

The hard parts

Management rated lowest dimension at 3.2/5 on Indeed reviews
Overall satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement in employee feedback
Job security and advancement rated 3.3/5, below midpoint
Night shift positions require every other holiday and every third weekend commitment

The reality check

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Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Sep 10, 2026
Workplace photos: 1
Website: hartfordhospital.org ↗

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Units hiring now

Open counts come from the live roles below. Grouped as the postings state them.

ERDays 3new grads5 open
ORDays 3 · Rotating 1new grads5 open
Med-SurgDays 2 · Nights 1new grads · reported3 open
OncologyDays 2new grads · reported3 open
PsychEvenings 1 · Weekends only 1new grads3 open
Wound-CareDays 33 open

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Current openings at Hartford Hospital

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Hartford Hospital

Hartford, CT · Posted yesterday

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