RNEREmergency MedicineTraumaPediatric Emergency Medicine
Posted Jul 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026
About this role
Registered Nurse position in the Backus Hospital Emergency Department, a 42-bed Level III Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center. RNs work in collaborative environments with interdisciplinary teams focused on patient-centered care, utilizing evidence-based practices under the supervision of the Nurse Manager.
Requirements
Graduate of a school of nursing; BSN preferred
One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program required
BLS required
Ability to obtain and maintain ACLS, TNCC, PALS, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certifications within 90 days of hire
Ability to obtain and maintain administration of moderate sedation within 9 months of hire
Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
Certified Emergency Nurse, Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification preferred
Benefits
Competitive benefits program
Work/life balance
Career development and growth opportunities
Living in Norwich, CT
Norwich sits where the Yantic, Shetucket, and Thames Rivers converge in southeastern Connecticut. Known as 'The Rose of New England,' it blends colonial history with a compact downtown and easy access to both Mystic's coastline and Hartford's metro amenities. Mohegan Park offers wooded trails and a stocked pond for off-shift unwinding.
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