Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedics

MidState Medical Center

Meriden, Connecticut

Posted Oct 28 · New grads welcomed

License: RN licenseCurrent Connecticut RN License required within 90 days of hire
Term: Permanent

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Certification: BLS certification by the American Heart Association
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school

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Experience: One-year recent Acute Care RN experience preferred

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You would step into MidState Medical Center on Lewis Avenue in Meriden—a community teaching hospital inside Hartford HealthCare. The campus just opened a 16-bed inpatient unit built for oncology and surgical patients, with quieter rooms and 24-hour family visitation so…

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Observation RN: 3x12 shifts 6:45a-7:15p, every third weekend and holiday; no mandating or off-shift rotations

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Location Detail: 435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123) Shift Detail: 2

12 hour shifts 6:54am-7:15 pm every third weekend and holiday

Watch this video to meet our nurses!

Come join Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!

MidState Medical Center is actively hiring Registered Nurses (RN) for our Orthopedic units across multiple hours and shifts.

At MidState Medical Center, we don’t just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Orthopedic Registered Nurses too. We offer:

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 MidState Medical Center, we are focused on the support of our colleagues. Our Orthopedic 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 Orthopedic Nurse Residency . Student nurses and recent graduate nurses are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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

MidState Medical Center is an acute-care community teaching hospital. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, MidState Medical Center provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

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Meriden, CT

Living costs about 4% above the US average

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NeighborhoodsProspective residents frequently point to South Meriden as a favored, quieter enclave offering a slower pace of life, anchored by Hanover Pond, Lions Club Park, and the historic Red Bridge. Other recommended residential pockets include the areas around North Colony near Beavers Pond, the neighborhoods surrounding Dr. Francis Giuffrida Park, and the scenic, calm stretches bordering Hubbard Park. In contrast, downtown's compact core leans toward walkable, higher-density living with historic renovations and newer apartment complexes, while certain central and urban streets carry a reputation for being rougher and less consistent.

Prospective residents frequently point to South Meriden as a favored, quieter enclave offering a slower pace of life, anchored by Hanover Pond, Lions Club Park, and the historic Red Bridge. Other recommended residential pockets include the areas around North Colony near Beavers Pond, the neighborhoods surrounding Dr. Francis Giuffrida Park, and the scenic, calm stretches bordering Hubbard Park.

In contrast, downtown's compact core leans toward walkable, higher-density living with historic renovations and newer apartment complexes, while certain central and urban streets carry a reputation for being rougher and less consistent.

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Getting aroundMeriden functions prominently as a regional crossroads positioned halfway between Hartford and New Haven, giving healthcare workers straightforward arterial connectivity. The city is bisected by Interstate 91, Interstate 691, and Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway), alongside passenger rail options via Amtrak and regional rail connections downtown. While highway accessibility makes driving to medical centers in neighboring cities viable, local commuters report that ongoing highway construction, interchange traffic, and aggressive drivers can complicate daily travel times.

Meriden functions prominently as a regional crossroads positioned halfway between Hartford and New Haven, giving healthcare workers straightforward arterial connectivity. The city is bisected by Interstate 91, Interstate 691, and Route 15 (Wilbur Cross Parkway), alongside passenger rail options via Amtrak and regional rail connections downtown.

While highway accessibility makes driving to medical centers in neighboring cities viable, local commuters report that ongoing highway construction, interchange traffic, and aggressive drivers can complicate daily travel times.

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OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major highlight, centered on the expansive Hubbard Park, which sits below the Hanging Hills and features wooded trails leading to the historic stone Castle Craig observation tower, along with tennis and pickleball courts. To the northeast, Dr. Francis Giuffrida Park offers rugged hiking trails around the Bradley Hubbard Reservoir with striking ridge views. In the southern half of town, recreation connects through Hanover Pond, the Quinnipiac Trail, and the Meriden Linear Trail, while the centrally located Meriden Green provides open lawn space and pedestrian paths integrated with flood control along Harbor Brook.

Outdoor recreation is a major highlight, centered on the expansive Hubbard Park, which sits below the Hanging Hills and features wooded trails leading to the historic stone Castle Craig observation tower, along with tennis and pickleball courts. To the northeast, Dr. Francis Giuffrida Park offers rugged hiking trails around the Bradley Hubbard Reservoir with striking ridge views.

In the southern half of town, recreation connects through Hanover Pond, the Quinnipiac Trail, and the Meriden Linear Trail, while the centrally located Meriden Green provides open lawn space and pedestrian paths integrated with flood control along Harbor Brook.

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Positioned midway between Hartford and New Haven, Meriden offers healthcare professionals a strategic central Connecticut home base defined by industrial heritage and ridge-line geography. Known historically as the Silver City, Meriden stands out for its exceptional parkland: the sprawling 1,800-acre Hubbard Park rises to Castle Craig with panoramic trap-rock summit views, while Dr. Francis Giuffrida Park and the Meriden Linear Trail provide extensive trail running and waterside walks. Housing options range from multi-family conversions and transit-adjacent downtown apartments to quieter single-family enclaves in South Meriden. Local food culture is anchored by the state's famous steamed cheeseburgers at Ted's Restaurant and diverse Latin and Italian eateries like Pan Del Cielo and Casa Di Roma. However, relocation requires an honest look at local tradeoffs. Meriden exhibits sharp neighborhood contrasts, where quiet suburban corners sit just minutes from central blocks navigating visible homelessness, crime pockets, and persistent highway traffic at the convergence of I-91, I-691, and Route 15. For nurses seeking accessible New England nature and convenient commutes across central Connecticut's major medical networks, Meriden provides a pragmatic, well-connected base.

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