MidState Medical Center
Community hospital in Meriden, CT
- Hiring nights and rotating
- New grads welcome on 12 roles
From 19 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 1, 2026Sources
For the MidState Medical Center hiring team
6 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Oncology4 roles · 1 who fit
- Tele3 roles · 0 who fit
- ER2 roles · 5 who fit
- Med-Surg2 roles · 2 who fit
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The short version
You would step into MidState Medical Center on Lewis Avenue in Meriden—a community teaching hospital inside Hartford HealthCare. The campus just opened a 16-bed inpatient unit built for oncology and surgical patients, with quieter rooms and 24-hour family visitation so care stays closer to home.
Employer research, Aug 1, 2026
Observation Unit RNs work three 12-hour days (6:45a–7:15p), every third weekend and holiday, with no mandating and no off-shift rotations.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comGraduate Nurse roles are posted on Progressive Care (PCU), and tuition reimbursement starts after six months, including up to 40% with Quinnipiac for you and dependents.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comA new 16-bed inpatient unit for oncology and surgical patients opened with quiet, spacious design and 24-hour family visitation.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 12 of 19 roles welcome new grads
Nursing here
- Nurse-to-patient
1:5
MidState Medical Center · employer research
- Career development
CNAs and techs report hospital encourages growth and values contributions from all staff levels
MidState Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2025-05-16Source: glassdoor.co.in- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months; up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague and dependents
MidState Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Union representation
Union roles reported
MidState Medical Center · employer research
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- Scheduling
Observation RN: 3x12 shifts 6:45a-7:15p, every third weekend and holiday; no mandating or off-shift rotations
MidState Medical Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.com- Floating
Per-diem roles may be floated a lot
MidState Medical Center · employer research
Sources
As of 2025-05-16Source: glassdoor.co.in
Benefits
Tuition reimbursement after 6 months (up to 40% with Quinnipiac for colleague and dependents); free onsite parking and uniform stipends on Observation postings; union workplace; DAISY Award recognition.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$31.51/hr
ER RN base pay stated as lowest in state; some nurses no raise in seven years
As of 2021-06-10
Sources
- Annual pay
Predicted/estimated annual pay range for RN Observation Unit
As of 2026
Sources
- Shift pay
Holiday pay extra $9/hour (not time-and-a-half); shift differential for 2nd/3rd shift mentioned without amount
As of 2021-06-10
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Units hiring now
- OncologyDays 24 open
- TeleNights 23 open
- ERNights 12 open
- Med surgNights 1 · Rotating 12 open
- Case managementRotating 11 open
- OrthopedicsNights 11 open
- Preadmission centerRotating 11 open
- Rehab1 open
- StepdownNights 11 open
Emergency Room
Review cites 5:1 patient ratio with frequent hallway patient making it 6; severely understaffed.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.comObservation Unit
Posting cites healthy staff ratios; 12-hour days 6:45a-7:15p, every third weekend and holiday; no mandating.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: talents.vaia.comProgressive Care (PCU)
Graduate Nurse (GN) Progressive Care (PCU) role posted at MidState Medical Center Meriden.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedAcute Behavioral Health / ED
Per-diem RN with Acute Behavioral Health unit; hours vary; behavioral health experience preferred.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: hhccareers.orgInpatient (oncology/surgical expansion)
New 16-bed inpatient unit for oncology and surgical patients; modern quiet space; 24-hour visitation.
Sources
Facility-wide staffing
CMS staffing grade A; RN per bed 1.74; nursing HPPD 7.7; 251 RN staff.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall ratings mixed-positive
- About 3.6/5 overall from 21 reviews; roughly 69% would recommend; work-life and career opportunity scores higher than pay and senior management.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Teamwork and growth for techs
- Former student nurse tech praised teamwork and patient-centered culture within Hartford HealthCare and growth for CNAs/techs.
Sources
As of 2025-05-16Source: glassdoor.co.in- Pay staffing benefits concerns
- ER RN review alleged low base pay, long stalled raises, understaffing, weak holiday pay and PTO, and benefit cuts under negotiation.
Sources
As of 2021-06-10Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Nurse communication patient feedback
- Patient surveys rate nurse communication about 4/5 with high respect and listening scores; 74% likely to recommend.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
An ER review from 2021 described base pay as among the lowest in the state, raises stalled for years, 5:1 ratios stretching to six with hallway patients, and holiday pay as only an extra $9/hour.
Sources
As of 2021-06-10Source: glassdoor.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Meriden, CT
Meriden sits midway between Hartford and New Haven along I-91, offering a small-city feel anchored by Hubbard Park's wooded trails and the Castle Craig lookout. Central Connecticut convenience with quieter residential streets.
Browse roles in Meriden- State price level · Connecticut
- 4% above the national average
- State index 103.6 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does MidState Medical Center hire new grads?
12 of 19 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 11 roles with a stated shift, 6 are night shifts, 3 are rotating shifts and 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Oncology (4), tele (3), ER (2), med surg (2) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to MidState Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at MidState Medical Center
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Telemetry
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
Registered Nurse (RN) -Post Anesthesia Care Unit
Posted 6 days ago
- RN
Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics
Posted last week
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Residency program
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Pre-op Chart Center
- RN
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 3 shifts from 7p-7a, every third weekend and holiday
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Radiation Therapy department
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 645a-715p 3 shifts per week, every third weekend, rotating holidays
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at MidState Medical Center sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/connecticut/meriden/midstate-medical-center-r810
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Midstate-medical-center-RVW97404593.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2025-05-16
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Midstate-medical-center-E4419689-RVW48183887.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2021-06-10
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Midstate-medical-center-Reviews-E4419689.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- hhccareers.org/us/en/c/nursing-jobs
Nursing here
- midstatemedical.org
Employer website
- talents.vaia.com/companies/midstate-medical-center/registered-nurse-rn-observation-unit-30171921
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- wtnh.com/news/health/midstate-medical-center-expanding-with-inpatient-unit
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-01-15
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The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-01-15
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