RN Emergency Observation Unit
Hartford, Connecticut
ER · Emergency Room
Posted Jul 18
- Unit
- Observation
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Role
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
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About this role
Registered Nurse position on the Medical Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital, a fast-paced unit devoted to the management of patients requiring 24-48 hours to determine whether a patient can be safely transitioned or admitted to the hospital. The team provides safe, personalized, compassionate care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission versus transition.
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Requirements
- Current Connecticut RN License
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification
- ADN/ASN required
- BSN preferred
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program
- Work/life balance
- Career development and growth opportunities
Place
- City
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Median rent
- $1,269/mo
- Local household income
- $46,411/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% above the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 723
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Hartford area index 102.7, where 100 is the national average.
Hartford blends historic New England charm with a robust healthcare landscape. Set along the Connecticut River, it offers RNs cultural staples like the Mark Twain House, scenic parks, and a central location between Boston and New York for easy weekend escapes.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
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Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England and a Level 1 Trauma Center, providing cutting-edge treatment to its patients. It is the flagship of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, with…
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