Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology Telemetry

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309) Shift Detail: 24 hour days, 7a-730p, every other weekend, rotating holidays Join a team where every moment matters. At Hartford HealthCare, over 40,000 colleagues take pride in making a difference in patients' lives every day. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network. Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been a cornerstone of healthcare in Eastern Connecticut, offering vital services including the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and exclusive LIFE STAR helicopter services. Our mission is to deliver high-quality healthcare and improve the health of our communities. The E4 Cardiology Telemetry unit is a 28-bed facility and acts as the central cardiac monitoring site for inpatient care. Our dedicated team of nurses and healthcare professionals excels in creating a supportive environment, emphasizing patient-centered care and innovative technology to foster healing and compassion. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on patient care and join our determined team, we encourage you to submit your application. JOB SUMMARY As an RN in our cardiology unit, you will demonstrate clinical competence through the nursing process while fostering a positive nurse-patient relationship. Your responsibilities will include assessing patient needs, developing care plans, implementing treatments, and evaluating outcomes. Qualifications Graduate of a Nursing School; BSN preferred One year of RN experience or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program; Two or more years of relevant experience preferred Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required upon hire Ability to obtain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire; must pass dysrhythmia test within 3 months Must achieve an 80% score on the BKAT or complete a critical care course within one year of hire Willingness to obtain and maintain department-specific certifications We prioritize your career development and growth at Hartford HealthCare, where we offer exciting opportunities to thrive within an innovative organization that champions cutting-edge technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education. Our competitive benefits program ensures work/life balance, making every moment matter—this is your moment.

Created: 2026-03-20