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RN Emergency Department (per diem)

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Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Connecticut

Posted Aug 12 · New grads welcomed · reported

Unit
ER

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Role

Term
Per Diem
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

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About this role

Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Shift Detail: per diem

Student Debt Forgiveness, Free on-site gym, generous 401k match, Mind/Body Wellness Initiatives

Come be part of a dynamic team of over 40,000 colleagues’ organization wide and our Rock Star RNs in our Level I Trauma Center. You will enjoy the benefits of the above offerings as well as many additional generous benefits to honor our employee's financial, physical, and mental health.

In addition to being one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Connecticut, our RNs treat patients with the highest acuity in the region, the Hartford Hospital ED is also a chest pain center and comprehensive stroke center. The department is comprised of 109 beds, with the addition of a 19-bed ED Observation Unit. The ED treats an average of 109,000 patients annually.

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Hartford Hospital is home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), which is recognized as one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Our ED is also home to Life Star the state's first Critical Care helicopter service. Our Rock Star ED RN’s are the recipients of the prestigious National Lantern Award for Excellence in Nursing.

Hartford Hospital doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our RNs too. We offer:

  • Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 per year after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs include a strong focus on promoting mental health
  • Paid time off and health insurance packages
  • RN Career Ladder to advance within the profession
  • Growth opportunities in areas such as leadership, education, etc.
  • Access to advanced resources and state-of-the-art equipment
  • Opportunities for community involvement
  • Free parkingGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing. BSN degree required; ASN/ADN RNs with relevant experience may be considered.

Qualifications

Licensure

Current Connecticut RN license required prior to start date.

Experience

Previous acute care RN experience preferred, however new graduate RNs who are passionate about Emergency Medicine are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

Certifications

BLS certification by the American Heart Association is required prior to date of hire.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

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Requirements

  • Current Connecticut RN license required prior to start date.
  • Previous acute care RN experience preferred, however new graduate RNs who are passionate about Emergency Medicine are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
  • BLS certification by the American Heart Association is required prior to date of hire.
  • 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.
  • As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Place

City
Hartford, Connecticut
Median rent
$1,269/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$46,411/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
3% above the national average

Hartford area index 102.7, where 100 is the national average.

Address
80 SEYMOUR STREET, HARTFORD, CT, 06102
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
723

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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