RN Emergency Department (per diem)
Windham Hospital
Willimantic, Connecticut
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Posted Aug 31, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 3, 2026
What the listing says
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Shift Detail: per diem- 16 hours per month and 1 holiday required
About this role
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Requirements
- Nursing policy compliance
- RN License
- BLS Certification
- In-hospital emergency response experience
- Trauma response
- Mid-level
- Emergency medical trauma care
- Emotional support for patients
About the employer
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
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.
- 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
On your path
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- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?