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Registered Nurse (RN) - Family Birthing Center

Backus Hospital

Norwich, Connecticut

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RNLabor & DeliveryWomen's HealthNeonatology

Last seen active Aug 4, 2026

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Weekends, holidays, call
Shift Detail: LDRP 7pm-7:30am Rotating Weekends and Holidays

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Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: LDRP 7pm-7:30am Rotating Weekends and Holidays Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues 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. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities. JOB SUMMARY Demonstrates clinical competence through utilization of the nursing process and development of a synergistic nurse-patient relationship. Assesses and identifies patient problems/needs, establishes a plan of care, implements and evaluates care provided to patients. Qualifications Education: Graduate of a school of nursing. BSN or MSN preferred. Experience: One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of The William W. Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years experience in this specific clinical area preferred. License and Certification: Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire. Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire. Completion of basic fetal monitoring class by the end of orientation. Electronic Fetal Monitoring National certification (NCC) within two (2) years of hire. Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications. Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC or RN-BC) 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.

Requirements

  • Current unrestricted License in good standing to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) upon hire
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification within 90 days of hire
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification within 90 days of hire
  • Completion of basic fetal monitoring class by the end of orientation
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring National certification (NCC) within two (2) years of hire
  • Registered Nurse Core Certification (RNC or RN-BC) preferred
  • Graduate of a school of nursing, BSN or MSN preferred

Living in Norwich, CT

Norwich sits where the Yantic, Shetucket, and Thames Rivers converge in southeastern Connecticut. Known as 'The Rose of New England,' it blends colonial history with a compact downtown and easy access to both Mystic's coastline and Hartford's metro amenities. Mohegan Park offers wooded trails and a stocked pond for off-shift unwinding.

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100.4
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$1,253/mo
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