Hartford HealthCare·Bridgeport, Connecticut
This role provides temporary nursing practice, pending licensure examination results, for a maximum of 90 days post-graduation, delivering holistic, quality, and cost-effective nursing care to patients and families within a specific unit or service area. The Graduate Nurse applies the nursing process under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse and reports to the Unit Manager.
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St.
Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport has more than 3,200 employees.
It includes a 473-bed community teaching hospital, a 76-bed inpatient psychiatric facility in Westport, a large multispecialty provider group, and special needs services for adults and children.
St.
Vincent’s is the first hospital in Fairfield County to be integrated into the Hartford HealthCare network, and is the system’s second-largest hospital.
Job Summary: Provides temporary practice, pending results of the licensing examination for a period not to exceed 90 calendar days after the date of graduation.
This temporary practice privilege automatically ceases upon notification that the graduate nurse has failed the licensure examination or once the 90 calendar days after the date of graduation has past and required licensing is still pending.
Provides holistic, quality and cost-effective nursing care for patients/families and/or others for a patient population within a unit, service or other primary area of practice with an awareness of the episode of care.
Applies the nursing process within the context of the organization's Framework for Professional Practice.
Practices under the supervision of a licensed Registered Nurse.
Reports to Unit Manager.
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program.
Minimum Associate degree, Bachelor’s preferred.
Associate degree hires must obtain a BSN within 6 years of hire date Application to sit for CT RN license must be completed and licensing obtained within 90 calendar days of graduation date Demonstrates ability to develop, deliver and evaluate patient care Strong communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to work as part of a collaborative team We take great care of careers.
Hartford Healthcare provides eligible employees with an extensive benefits package and all the benefits of working with a top-notch organization: Medical and dental benefits 401(k) plan with employer match Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs 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.
Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited Nursing program, holding a minimum of an Associate degree (Bachelor's preferred), and must complete the CT RN license application and obtain licensing within 90 calendar days of graduation. Successful candidates must demonstrate the ability to develop, deliver, and evaluate patient care, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills for collaborative team settings.
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.