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Registered Nurse - RN - Emergency Room

Trinity Health Of New England

Waterbury, Connecticut

$36.15/hr

About $75k–$125k/yr

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Posted Aug 19, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 30, 2026

What this means for you

Trinity Health Of New England is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $75k–$125k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Rotating weekends and holidays
Facility
Level II trauma center · Teaching hospital

About this role

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Employment Type: Full time Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift Description: Position Purpose In the Emergency Department (ED) atSaint Mary’s Hospital, the Registered Nurse (RN) plays a crucial role in delivering care to emergent and critical patients. What You Will Do • Engage in didactic learning sessions designed to enhance your understanding of Emergency Department (ED) nursing, with a focus on utilizing a state-of-the-art simulation lab. • Apply critical thinking skills to manage high-acuity and complex patients effectively. • Pursue certification as a trauma nurse, with opportunities for professional growth in aLevel 2 Trauma Center. Minimum Qualifications Required: • Graduation from an accredited nursing program with an Associate’s degree in Nursing is required. • Valid RN license in Connecticut • The ideal candidate will have one or more years of Emergency Room nursing experience. Preferred: • Candidates with a minimum of one year of acute inpatient nursing experience will be considered for training. • BLS/CPR certification (American Heart Association or American Red Cross) • ACLS and TNCC certification (support available post-hire) Position Highlights • Full-Time: 36 hrs/week –Night Shift - 7:00 pm to 7:00 am • Rotating weekends and holidays • Specialty pay available for experienced nurses with one or more years of RN experience • Hourly Staff RN position; pay range: $36.15 – $59.95/hour Ministry/Facility Information Saint Mary’s Hospital, operating since 1909, is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital dedicated to serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and the surrounding communities. What sets us apart is evident from the moment you walk through our doors: the genuine warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the pristine condition of our facilities, and the way we strive to make patients and their families feel cared for, akin to being a cherished member of our own family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Skills for this role

Emergency Department nursingCritical ThinkingTrauma NursingHigh Acuity Patient Management

Certifications

BLSCPRACLSTNCC

Requirements

  • RN license in Connecticut
  • CPR Certification
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • Inpatient experience
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • BLS Certification
  • Trauma care

About the employer

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Trinity Health Of New England
Hospital

Trinity Health of New England is a regional division of one of the nation's largest Catholic health care systems, serving communities across Connecticut and Massachusetts. As a faith-based organization, Trinity Health of New England positions itself as a transforming and…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Mission-driven Catholic healthcare culture with clear sense of purpose
  • Part of a large multi-state health system offering career mobility across facilities
  • Opportunities to learn new things and meet personal professional goals

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 by nursing employees
  • Employees cite need for improvement in trust among colleagues
  • Sense of belonging within the workplace culture identified as an area for improvement
mission-drivenCatholic faith-basedpeople-centeredreverencestewardshipcommunity-focused

Living in Waterbury, CT

Waterbury, known as the Brass City, sits along the Naugatuck River in central Connecticut, offering nurses a practical home base between Hartford and New Haven. Its mix of historic industrial architecture and residential neighborhoods provides a grounded, working-class feel with straightforward access to major Connecticut healthcare corridors.

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Metro price level · Waterbury area
about the national average
BEA index 99.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,225/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$51,886/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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