Hartford HealthCare·Hartford, Connecticut
Registered Nurses in critical care are highly skilled professionals responsible for providing expertise at the bedside and delivering the highest quality, most compassionate care to patients. These roles heavily rely on a team-based mentality where all healthcare members collaborate to achieve optimal outcomes based on organizational values.
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees 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 an ICU Registered Nurse (RN).
Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals in New England.
We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients.
This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world.
When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.
Job Summary In critical care, our Registered Nurses (RNs) are highly skilled and trained; helping to provide expertise at the bedside and the highest quality care in the most compassionate way.
The units heavily rely on a team-based mentality in which all healthcare team members work congruently to achieve the best outcomes based on the Hartford Healthcare values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity and Caring.
Current Connecticut RN License. Graduate of an accredited nursing school (BSN Required). Minimum one year Acute RN experience required. BLS certification by the American Heart Association. In exceptional circumstances, experienced candidates with an ASN/ADN currently in pursuit of a BSN or MSN may be considered. 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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.
Candidates must possess a current Connecticut RN License and be a graduate of an accredited nursing school, requiring a BSN degree. A minimum of one year of Acute RN experience and current BLS certification from the American Heart Association are mandatory, though exceptions may be made for experienced candidates pursuing advanced degrees.
Market context
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
