Graduate Staff Nurse CN-IU

University of Connecticut Health Center is an affirmative action employer, in addition to an EEO and M/F/V/PWD/PV employer.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found ics.state.ct.us .

UConn Health is searching for a Graduate Registered Nurse to join our patient-focused care team at our UConn John Dempsey Hospital located in Farmington. Gain experience in a world-class facility with the highest level of technology, designed specifically with patient safety and experience in mind. This position will be located in the Interemeiate Step Down Unit.

Graduate RN (Staff Nurse CNI) positions are geared towards those who have recently graduated from an accredited nursing program or will be graduating in Decem  2026 and are looking for an entry-level RN role and "residency".

There are multiple openings, 72 hours every 2 weeks 7:00 p.m.

- 7:30 a.m., every third weekend and rotating holidays. 30-minute unpaid meal break. These positions are scheduled to start on Friday, March 19, 2027, must have an ACTIVE license at least 1 week prior to 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 and collaborates with staff to implement patient care plans. Also, 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

• 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

• Candidates must possess and maintain or be eligible for a current RN license in the State of CT; must prove graduation from an accredited nursing program.

• Qualified applicants will be RN's who have recently graduated from an accredited nursing school/program or will be graduating in December 2026.
• BLS Certification

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred (those graduating in December 2026 are included)
• Clinical rotation, capstone or worked as a CNA/PCA in aIntermediate Step Down Unit

UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades.

In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.