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Registered Nurse (GN, RN) - New grads welcome

The Hospital of Central Connecticut

New Britain, Connecticut

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RNMed Surg

Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026

What this might mean for you

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

What the posting states

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Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126) Shift Detail: Graduate Nurses and Registered Nurses are all welcome to apply! Multiple positions available across multiple nursing departments Various shifts and hours ( full time, part time or per diem) Watch this video to meet our nurses! Come join Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters! The Hospital of Central Connecticut is actively hiring Registered Nurses (RN) for our Med Surg units across multiple hours and shifts. At The Hospital of Central Connecticut, we don't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too. We offer: Student Debt Assistance - up to $5,250 per calendar year paid towards qualified student loans Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents Strong focus on Employee Assistance and Wellness programs as a Platinum recipient of Mental Health America's Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. No Mandating or off-shift rotations Onsite free parking and uniform stipends provided Healthy staff ratios At The Hospital of Central Connecticut, we are focused on the support of our colleagues. Our Registered Nurses have the opportunity to practice at the top of their license, using research, innovation and evidence-based practices. We offer our Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as you complete your Nurse Residency. Qualifications Current Connecticut RN License required within 90 days of hire Graduate of an accredited nursing school BLS certification by the American Heart Association One-year recent Acute Care RN experience preferred, however Graduate Nurses are encouraged to apply

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • rn license
  • Current Connecticut RN License required within 90 days of hire
  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school
  • BLS certification by the American Heart Association
  • One-year recent Acute Care RN experience preferred

Benefits

  • Student Debt Assistance up to $5,250 per calendar year
  • Tuition Reimbursement after 6 months of employment, up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague and dependents
  • Employee Assistance and Wellness programs
  • No mandating or off-shift rotations
  • Onsite free parking
  • Uniform stipends
  • Healthy staff ratios
  • Nurse Residency program

About the employer

The Hospital of Central Connecticut
Community Hospital

The Hospital of Central Connecticut (HOCC) is an acute-care community teaching hospital located at 100 Grand Street in New Britain, Connecticut. It is part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network, which employs more than 40,000 colleagues. The hospital…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Part of Hartford HealthCare, Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network with over 40,000 colleagues
  • Collaborative work environment with strong interdisciplinary teams
  • Patient-centered care model emphasized

What reviewers flag

  • Nurses work under the direction and general supervision of the Nurse Manager, which may limit autonomy
  • As a community hospital, may offer fewer specialized resources than larger academic medical centers
  • No specific information available on salary, benefits, or nurse-to-patient ratios from provided sources
collaborativeinterdisciplinarypatient-centereddiverseteachingcommunity-focused

Living in New Britain, CT

New Britain sits in central Connecticut between Hartford and Waterbury, offering nurses an affordable small-city base with a working-class heritage. The city hosts Central Connecticut State University and the New Britain Museum of American Art. Broad Street's Polish-American eateries and Walnut Hill Park give the community a distinct local character within easy reach of Hartford's hospital corridor.

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State price level · Connecticut
103.6
4% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,253/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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