Graduate Staff Nurse CN1-July 2026

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UConn Health is searching for Graduate Registered Nurse to join our patient-focused care team in our OB/GYN Labor & Delivery Unit in th JOhn Dempsey Hospital. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind.

Graduate RN (Staff Nurse CNI) positions are geared towards those who have graduated from an accredited nursing program and have less than 6 months of post-graduate work experience or who have recently graduated or will be graduating in May 2025 and are looking for an entry-level RN role and "residency".

SCHEDULE: 72 ours every two weeks, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every third weekend and rotating holidays.This position is scheduled to start on Friday, July 24, 2026, must have an ACTIVE license at least 1 week prior to the start date.

• Performs a full range of tasks in providing nursing care to assigned patients.
• Performs individualized nursing assessments for each assigned patient.
• Develops/updates care plans utilizing established standards of care which include physician prescribed therapies and common nursing measures derived from disease related therapy/personal needs.
• Organizes/coordinates patient care.
• Collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans.
• Participates in staff/patient care conferences; assists in clinical education/orientation of other staff; guides and supervises assigned personnel in the delivery of patient care; performs related duties as required.
• Primary responsibilities include patient teaching, care coordination, providing supportive care, and assisting with clinic flow.
• Direct nursing care involved, includes blood draws, implanted port access, flushing central lines, pain management, chemotherapy/other medications given via injections. Answering phone call triages and problem-solving to meet patient care needs while working with the clinical team. Ability to work in a team environment. This position may work closely with nursing in the chemotherapy infusion room but does not directly cover or administer infusion therapies. (Note: this position is not responsible for direct hands-on administration of IV chemotherapy or other IV medications)
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Must work closely with nursing in the Cancer Center clinics and chemotherapy APRNs.

• Communication is key to making this position a team approach.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing
• Knowledge of relevant health center policies and procedures
• Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills

• Ability to establish priorities and manage effectively

• Qualified applicants will be RN's who have recently graduated from an accredited nursing school/program with less than 6 months post graduate work experience or will be graduating in May 2026.

• BLS Certification (please upload at the time of application)

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred

• Clinical rotation and/or capstone in OB/GYN Labor & Delivery

FULL TIME ANNUAL EQUIVALENT SALARY: $77,875.00, $37.44 hourly