Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiology E4 (Per Diem)
Hartford HealthCare~$35–$70/hrtypicalNorwich, CTPer diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
- BSN
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Connecticut post a median of $57.04 an hour, the middle half $49.50–$57.04, across 465 jobs that state their pay. Registered nurses employed in Connecticut earn a median of $49.39 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Backus Hospital in Norwich reported 98 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 3,133,676 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 6.2 per 100 full-time workers. 12 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
Medicare rating of William W Backus Hospital
Medicare gives William W Backus Hospital 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Connecticut's hospitals average 3.4). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 56% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Connecticut hospitals by rating.
What this hospital paid
By William W Backus Hospital's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $68.19 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $64.33 an hour across Connecticut's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Connecticut hospitals pay nurses.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Medicare lists William W Backus Hospital as owned by a non-profit body, and Hartford HealthCare also runs for-profit hospitals, so which entity employs you decides whether the work counts toward PSLF. The federal PSLF Help Tool confirms an employer by the EIN on your W-2. Every PSLF-eligible hospital hiring.
What Connecticut law says about nurse staffing and overtime
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Connecticut hospitals must have a staffing committee, mostly direct care nurses, that develops the nurse staffing plan reported to the state twice a year. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(c)(1) (source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-89e(c)(1))
- Limits on mandatory overtime: Hospitals may not require nurses to work overtime or retaliate for refusal, except for surgery in progress, critical care until relieved, and declared or institutional emergencies (covers registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse's aides in hospitals). Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-490l (source: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 19a-490l)
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- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 54.7% · Stating an hourly rate 33.9%
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About the job
Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)
Shift Detail: Per diem requirements: 96 hours/6 months, 1 weekend shift per month, 1 holiday per year
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.
E4 Cardiology Telemetry is a 28-bed unit and serves as the central cardiac monitoring site for the inpatient floors. We are a compassionate team of nursing and healthcare professionals who are committed to excellence, are supportive of each other and strong advocates for our patients. Combining our skill and use of innovative technology, our patient and family centered care creates an environment that promotes caring and healing.
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
Graduate of a school of Nursing. BSN preferred
- One (1) year RN experience and/or successful completion of the Backus Hospital Nurse Residency Program. Two (2) or more years of experience in this clinical area preferred.
- 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) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications within 90 days of hire. Must be able to pass the dysrhythmia test within 3 months of hire.
- Must be able to pass the BKAT with a score of 80% or complete a critical care course within one (1) year of hire.
- Ability to obtain and maintain department specific certifications.
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
From Hartford HealthCare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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