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RN Emergency Department

Windham Hospital

Willimantic, Connecticut

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RNEREmergency Medicine

Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

About this role

The Emergency Department at Windham Hospital provides patients with high levels of care, with symptoms ranging from traumas to the common cold to drug overdoses and everything in between. Our multi-disciplinary team includes Registered Nurses (RNs), Advanced Providers, Nursing Assistants, and administrative staff. The Emergency Department at Windham is equipped with 23 beds, including a fast-track area, and behavioral health space. Our RNs see a wide variety of patients, including those with behavioral health and opioid related needs. Under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse utilizes evidence based practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, policies and procedures of the hospital and as directed by the medical staff. The Registered Nurse (RN) who through knowledge and ability uses the nursing process to develop a plan of care which includes standards of practice to meet the physical, emotional spiritual, cultural and educational needs of the patient and family.

Requirements

  • Minimum one year RN experience is required
  • Current BLS certification required
  • ACLS and PALS certifications required within 3 months of hire
  • Current CT RN licensure or in the process of obtaining
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
  • National certification in specialty preferred
  • Working knowledge of nursing process and customer service principles

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus eligible
  • Competitive benefits program
  • Work/life balance
  • Career development and growth opportunities

About the employer

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Windham Hospital
Community Hospital

You are looking at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, a Hartford HealthCare community hospital where new graduates can hire straight into a unit through the Windham Hospital Nurse Residency Program (Vizient/AACN). The residency runs about twelve months: roughly twelve weeks of…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Paid Vizient/AACN nurse residency with unit hire and RN Clinical Partner immersion
  • Multiple residency specialty areas including Med/Surg/Tele, OR, Critical Care, Birthing Center, Psych, and Surgical Services
  • Union contract removed mandatory overtime language; extra shifts voluntary

What reviewers flag

  • Open NLRB case alleging refusal to bargain and coercive statements
  • 2022 strikes and prolonged contract dispute before the current CBA
  • No current specific wage figures published in validated postings

Benefits: Health, dental, and vision; 401K with match; PTO; Educational Tuition Assistance; voluntary benefits/discounts; free on-site parking. 2022 CBA also reduced insurance premiums and expanded preceptor pay.

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Living in Willimantic, CT

Nestled along the Willimantic River in eastern Connecticut, this small city blends historic textile-mill heritage with a college-town feel thanks to Eastern Connecticut State University. The iconic Frog Bridge, featuring giant frog sculptures, marks the downtown area.

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State price level · Connecticut
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4% above the national average

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