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RN Emergency Department (per diem)

Windham Hospital

Willimantic, Connecticut

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Posted Aug 31, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 3, 2026

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Weekends, holidays, call
Shift Detail: per diem- 16 hours per month and 1 holiday required

About this role

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Location Detail: Windham Community Memorial (10183) Shift Detail: per diem- 16 hours per month and 1 holiday required Work where every moment matters. Every day, almost 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN). 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, 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. Our staff prides itself in its flexibility, initiative to help others in need as well as our strong cohesiveness as a team which ultimately gives our patients the highest level of care they expect and deserve. JOB SUMMARY Our Registered Nurses work in collaborative environments with strong interdisciplinary teams, focused on a patient centered care model in a richly diverse work space. 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 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. Qualifications • Active CT RN license required prior to start date. • Minimum one year Emergency RN experience required. • Current BLS certification required. ACLS and PALS certifications required within 3 month of employment. 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.

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

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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
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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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