Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - DOU - Direct Observation Unit
Hartford HealthCare
Hartford, CT

$29-50/hour
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Description

Registered Nurse (RN) ED Observation Unit


Description Job Schedule: Full Time Standard Hours: 36 Job Shift: Shift 1 Shift Details: Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 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. Our Emergency Department-based Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital is a fast-paced, 20 bed unit devoted to the management of patients requiring 24-48 hours to determine whether a patient can be safely discharged or admitted to the hospital. Our team of Registered Nurses, ED Providers, Hospitalists, Techs, administrative professionals and support staff is dedicated specifically to this unit, where we continue to provide safe, personalized, compassionate care to all our patients. This unit's focus is on the provision of care to patients requiring a period of Observation before a medical decision can be made regarding patient admission vs. discharge. All rooms are equipped with new, state of the art technology to support even the most acute of patients. Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required * Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred however new grads and RNs without hospital experience are encouraged to apply * BLS required prior to start date * ACLS required within 90 days of hire 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.

Pay

Average Connecticut Staff Position Pay

$39.28/hour

The average salary for a DOU - Direct Observation Unit is 15% lower than the US average of $45.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.