Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department Observation Unit

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department Observation Unit is an onsite role based in Avon, CT. Compensation is not specified for this position, which supports the fast-paced Medical Observation Unit at Hartford Hospital, a level 1 teaching hospital dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized patient care. This role exists to manage patients requiring 24-48 hours of observation to determine the appropriate transition or admission status. The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to develop and implement care plans that meet the physical, emotional, and educational needs of patients and their families within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

What you'll do

• Provide safe, personalized, and compassionate nursing care to patients in the observation unit.
• Collaborate with hospitalists, consultants, and support staff to manage patient transitions.
• Assess patient needs, initiate nursing care plans, and monitor progress during the 24-48 hour observation period.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

registered nurse

rn

avon ct

hartford hospital

nursing

day shift

observation unit

patient care

hospital

no on-call

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Why this role

Part of a level 1 teaching hospital with access to advanced medical simulation training and robotic surgery centers.

About the employer

Hartford Hospital is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.