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Registered Nurse (RN) - Wound Center

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Backus Hospital

Norwich, Connecticut

Eligibility
Wound Care
Shift
Days

Posted Jul 28 · New grads welcomed

Location

Norwich, Connecticut

Schedule and commitments

Shift
Days
Term
Permanent
Orientation
Residency program

The work and the unit

Unit
Wound-Care
Specialty
Wound Care
Setting
Hospital

Pay and benefits

  • Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
  • Career development and growth opportunities

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Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Check your license
Certification
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire.
Certification
Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
Education
Graduate of a school of nursing.
Experience
One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred.
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Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

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  2. 4–6 months before

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  3. 2–3 months before

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  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

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What's around it?

In Norwich, CT· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,253/mo
Household income
$65,024/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Location Detail: 111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job summary

Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of a school of nursing.

Experience

One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred.

License and Certification

Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.

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.

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Backus Hospital is a unionized hospital where nurses chart in Epic and pick from 12-hour, 8-hour, and per diem schedules, including 7a-7:30p and 7:30p-7a lines. Norwich runs about 21 minutes of typical commute, with median home value near $259,990 and…

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