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Registered Nurse, Essex Internal Medicine ProHealth Physicians, part of Optum — Optum | Nursing Mastery

RNInternal Medicine

Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026

What this might mean for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $60k–$108k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

About this role

$1,000 sign on bonus for external candidates. ProHealth Physicians (CT), part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our team in Essex, CT. Support the care team and its patients by providing and documenting nursing care following established standards and practices. Provide patient care and education and assist in locating and coordinating services from other providers and resources. Serve as liaison between patients, staff, and providers. Document all patient interactions and other clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner in the electronic health record (EHR). Department: Internal Medicine. Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, Monday through Friday, hours between 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

Skills for this role

patient carepatient educationcare coordinationdocumentationEHR documentation

Requirements

RN License
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
1 year experience
Medical office experience
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Triage
Injectable medication administration
Patient rooming

Benefits

$1,000 sign on bonus for external candidates

About the employer

Optum

Hiring organization

Workplace not named in the posting.

Optum is a health services company and a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, one of the largest healthcare and well-being companies in the world. Optum focuses on making healthcare easier, more affordable, and more connected by integrating services such as doctor…

3.1 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Clear sense of organizational purpose focused on improving healthcare accessibility and affordability
Time and location flexibility, particularly for field-based and care coordination nursing roles
Opportunities to learn new things and work with integrated technology platforms

What reviewers flag

Job security and advancement opportunities rated relatively low at 3.0 out of 5 by employees
Management quality rated 3.0 out of 5, suggesting room for improvement in leadership
Employees report areas for improvement in trust in colleagues and sense of belonging

Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not explicitly stated in the provided research. As part of UnitedHealth Group, Optum typically offers comprehensive enterprise-level benefits, but exact offerings cannot be confirmed from the available sources.

Living in Essex, CT

Essex is a picturesque Connecticut River town with deep maritime roots and classic New England charm. Its compact Main Street in Essex Village offers waterfront dining, boutiques, and historic architecture. A peaceful, small-town setting with easy access to the river and surrounding natural areas—an appealing option for nurses seeking a quieter pace of life.