Registered Nurse per diem (RN, Psych, Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adult

Job Description - Registered Nurse per diem (RN, Psych, Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adult (26162715)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)

Job

: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Aug 19, 2026

Registered Nurse per diem (RN, Psych, Behavioral Health) - Inpatient Adult - (26162715)

Description

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 as a Registered Nurse.

Backus Hospital doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our Registered Nurses too! Our benefit options at Backus Hospital are designed so you can care for yourself and your family, just as you care for others when you are here.

What our nurses love about Backus Hospital:

• Automatic enrollment into the Nurse Residency Program for all graduate RNs with less than one year of experience.
• Loan forgiveness for qualifying existing student loans
• Employee assistance and wellness programs including a strong focus on promoting mental health
• Paid time off and health insurance packages
• Discounts on services, products and optional coverages - movie tickets, pet insurance, travel and more!

At Backus Hospital, we are focused on supporting 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 Graduate Registered Nurses clinical instruction and additional learning opportunities as they complete the Nurse Residency program.

For more than 118 years, 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.

The Registered Nurse 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.

NOTE: This is a per diem position, that helps cover any shift, any day of the week. Must be able to cover at least one holiday annually.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN or MSN preferred)
• Current Connecticut RN license
• BLS certification by the American Heart Association
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPI certification within 90 days of hire.

Backus Hospital is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Home Care services, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare's unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care-delivery system of more than 40,000 colleagues- in more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise - touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you'll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut's premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you''re connected to the team that''s redefining care.

Start here, where every moment matters.

Work Locations

:

Backus Hospital (10309)

326 Washington Street

Norwich 06360

Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Pay Per Visit

Shift Details: must be available for any shift, and one holiday annually, on a per diem basis