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Posted 29 July, 2026

Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU/Pre-op West Hartford Surgery Center

Hartford Hospital
Wallingford, CT, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Location: 334 North Main St W Htfd-Rhab (10110)

Shift: RN, 36 hours per week, first shift in PACU

Join us where every moment counts.

Every day, over 40,000 colleagues within our organization come together with a shared commitment: pride in our work, recognizing that each moment is significant. We welcome you to be a part of Connecticut’s most extensive healthcare network.

Our facility is among the largest and most esteemed teaching hospitals in New England. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we deliver state-of-the-art treatment to our patients. This is facilitated by hosting the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the leading medical simulation training facilities globally. When other hospitals are unable to provide the advanced care, expertise, and innovative treatment options their patients need, they turn to us.


Position Overview:

Our nursing staff operates within collaborative settings alongside robust interdisciplinary teams, emphasizing a patient-centered care approach in a richly diverse environment. Under the guidance and general oversight of the Nurse Manager, the registered nurse employs evidence-based practices in alignment with the State Nurse Practice Act, hospital policies, and directives from the medical team. Utilizing their knowledge and skills, the registered nurse applies the nursing process to create a care plan that addresses the physical, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and educational needs of both patients and their families. In this position, you will engage with patients in a dynamic Ambulatory Surgery center catering to the outpatient demographic.


Qualifications
  • Active Connecticut RN License.
  • Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
  • Registered Nurse with 1-2 years of pertinent experience.
  • Must be highly motivated, energetic, and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
  • Seeking an individual with leadership qualities who is eager to undertake projects and responsibilities as needed by the department.

We prioritize career development.

With various locations throughout the state, we provide exciting opportunities for professional growth and advancement. Here, you will be part of an innovative organization that is at the forefront of introducing new technologies, groundbreaking treatments, and community education to countless individuals. We understand that a successful organization is built on the success of its employees; thus, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to promote work/life balance. Every moment is important. And this is your moment.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, our organization is committed to ensuring that employment practices are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability.