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Assistant Nurse Manager - Neuro Surgical ICU

Hartford Hospital

Hartford, Connecticut

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

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Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067) Shift Detail: 4x10-hours shifts Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 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. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us The Neuro-Surgical ICU is a 17 bed adult inpatient unit caring for critically ill Neuro-science and Neuro-surgical patients. Our patient population consists of stroke, head and spinal cord trauma and brain hemorrhage. These patients require nurses who specialize in monitoring intracranial pressures, brain tissue oxygenation and hemo-dynamic monitoring. RN’s in this specialty also must have a family-centered approach because of the critical nature of our patients. We also work closely with our Neuro-intensivist, Physician Assistants and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses to provide the highest quality of care for our patients. Job Summary The Assistant Nursing Manager is a Registered Nurse (RN) who has responsibility for the supervision of patient care, clinical personnel, and unit operations. This position supervises a work group to ensure that a high quality, cost-effective patient and family centered care is provided in support of the hospital's strategic plan, and the function's goals and objectives. This position works collaboratively with functional leadership and is responsible for the oversight of daily operations of the assigned department including off shift and weekend supervision of nursing and non-licensed staff. This position manages resources, quality improvement, payroll, creating and maintaining colleague schedules and monitors patient throughput to facilitate efficient clinical operations. In addition, this position is responsible for a safe and therapeutic unit environment, which includes working in the department as staff RN to assist as needed. This position supports leadership in ensuring standards of excellence and professional development are fostered and met. This position also participates in and may lead Performance Improvement work in their assigned department. Qualifications • Current Connecticut RN License. • Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required; MSN Preferred). • BLS certification by the American Heart Association, ACLS certification, and proof of Arrhythmia Certification required prior to date of hire. • Minimum 2 years of Acute Care RN experience required, with 1 year of supervisory experience preferred. • Neuroscience experience preferred. • Minimum of 1 year of supervisory and leadership experience preferred. 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 . As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Requirements

  • Academic medical center
  • Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
  • 4x10
  • Neurocritical care
  • Nursing
  • Staff supervision
  • Surgery
  • Healthcare resource management

About the employer

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Hartford Hospital
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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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What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network with 40,000+ colleagues
  • Level 1 Trauma Center offering high-acuity clinical experience and cutting-edge treatment
  • Teaching hospital environment with opportunities to learn and grow

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest dimension at 3.2/5 on Indeed reviews
  • Overall satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement in employee feedback
  • Job security and advancement rated 3.3/5, below midpoint
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Living in Hartford, CT

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.

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Metro price level · Hartford area
3% above the national average
BEA index 102.7 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,269/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$46,411/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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