Clinical Nurse Jobs in Connecticut
Clinical Nurse jobs in Connecticut are concentrated in Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where major systems like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Trinity Health of New England maintain large inpatient and outpatient operations. Demand is strongest in critical care, medical-surgical, and emergency nursing, with consistent openings at the staff and charge levels across acute care and community health settings. Connecticut's dense hospital infrastructure and aging population keep this one of the more active hiring markets in the Northeast. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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RN Behavioral Health Asst Nurse Manager and Clinical Educator
Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital - Wallingford, CT
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Behavioral Health, will serve as educator and resource for the inpatient behavioral health hospital. Provide leadership to behavioral health team by creating framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff. Responsible for managing and leading clinical staff to ensure patient care standards are being met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees and coordinates new hire orientation for Behavioral Health staff
- Oversees and coordinates Nursing Education programs, ensuring consistency with best practices and regulatory compliance:
- Educates staff on quarterly outcome improvement efforts
- Directs, Supervises, and Participates in the efforts to successfully orient new hires into clinical settings at the Behavioral Health Hospital
- Plans and evaluates training programs for licensed and unlicensed behavioral health staff.
- Utilizes Relias Learning Management System to track employee education and compliance, in accordance with the State of Connecticut DPH and CMS requirements.
- Manages the delivery of the interdisciplinary plan of care on the unit to assure that standards of care are met in a manner acceptable to Masonicare Health Center’s mission, vision and values.
- Provides oversight and clinical management of assigned unit(s). Will work collaboratively with off-shift supervisors to lead the unit staff on all–shifts to common goals and standards for care. Maintains flexibility in work schedule to connect regularly, in-person, with off shift staff.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and assists in directing the patient care operations for the unit, including its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
- Ensures that supplies are maintained at acceptable levels, equipment is maintained in good working order, and rooms are turned over to accommodate admissions/moves in a timely manner. Responsible for overall cleanliness and appearance of the unit.
- Direct supervision of clinical staff as assigned. Responsible for performance evaluations, corrective actions, and any other responsibilities as assigned.
- Participates in affiliate and other requisite committee/board meetings and prepares educational sessions or materials for staff as required.
- Serves a member the QAPI committee.
- Identifies and facilitates education needs regarding the key quality initiatives/targets/goals (based on federal, state and best practice guidelines) for BH MHC.
- Participates in survey preparedness and corrective action planning. Audits corrective action plans and provides education as needed.
- Attends meetings/calls from all regulatory agencies and affiliations on a regular basis to keep current on nursing practices.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: RN/BSN required and clinical psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years of clinical nursing supervisor/charge nurse experience and 1-3 behavioral health experience preferred. Experience in clinical information systems preferred. Experience in project planning and implementation preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: RN license in State of Connecticut.
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Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
RN Behavioral Health Asst Nurse Manager and Clinical Educator
Masonicare Behavioral Health Hospital - Wallingford, CT
Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
Under the direction of the Executive Director of Behavioral Health, will serve as educator and resource for the inpatient behavioral health hospital. Provide leadership to behavioral health team by creating framework of educational services that promote the growth and development of its licensed and unlicensed staff. Responsible for managing and leading clinical staff to ensure patient care standards are being met.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversees and coordinates new hire orientation for Behavioral Health staff
- Oversees and coordinates Nursing Education programs, ensuring consistency with best practices and regulatory compliance:
- Educates staff on quarterly outcome improvement efforts
- Directs, Supervises, and Participates in the efforts to successfully orient new hires into clinical settings at the Behavioral Health Hospital
- Plans and evaluates training programs for licensed and unlicensed behavioral health staff.
- Utilizes Relias Learning Management System to track employee education and compliance, in accordance with the State of Connecticut DPH and CMS requirements.
- Manages the delivery of the interdisciplinary plan of care on the unit to assure that standards of care are met in a manner acceptable to Masonicare Health Center’s mission, vision and values.
- Provides oversight and clinical management of assigned unit(s). Will work collaboratively with off-shift supervisors to lead the unit staff on all–shifts to common goals and standards for care. Maintains flexibility in work schedule to connect regularly, in-person, with off shift staff.
- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and assists in directing the patient care operations for the unit, including its programs and activities within approved budget and quality standards in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations.
- Ensures that supplies are maintained at acceptable levels, equipment is maintained in good working order, and rooms are turned over to accommodate admissions/moves in a timely manner. Responsible for overall cleanliness and appearance of the unit.
- Direct supervision of clinical staff as assigned. Responsible for performance evaluations, corrective actions, and any other responsibilities as assigned.
- Participates in affiliate and other requisite committee/board meetings and prepares educational sessions or materials for staff as required.
- Serves a member the QAPI committee.
- Identifies and facilitates education needs regarding the key quality initiatives/targets/goals (based on federal, state and best practice guidelines) for BH MHC.
- Participates in survey preparedness and corrective action planning. Audits corrective action plans and provides education as needed.
- Attends meetings/calls from all regulatory agencies and affiliations on a regular basis to keep current on nursing practices.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: RN/BSN required and clinical psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of five years of clinical nursing supervisor/charge nurse experience and 1-3 behavioral health experience preferred. Experience in clinical information systems preferred. Experience in project planning and implementation preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: RN license in State of Connecticut.
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Day Shift / 40hrs/wk
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The qualifications that appear most often in clinical nurse jobs across Connecticut.
- Active Connecticut RN license issued or recognized by the Connecticut State Medical Examining Board
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification and role-specific ACLS or PALS where required
- Minimum one to two years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting
- Demonstrated competency in electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to manage a patient caseload independently
Clinical Nurse Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a clinical nurse in Connecticut?
You become a clinical nurse in Connecticut by completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and obtaining an active RN license through the Connecticut State Medical Examining Board, which is administered under the Department of Public Health. Connecticut participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so compact license holders from other member states can practice here without a separate state license in most clinical settings.
How much do clinical nurses make in Connecticut?
Clinical nurses in Connecticut earn a median of about $102,740 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,350 for the lowest 10% to over $134,870 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire clinical nurses in Connecticut?
Connecticut clinical nurse roles are posted by Hartford HealthCare, Yale New Haven Health, and Hospital for Special Care and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Large integrated health systems anchored in Hartford and New Haven drive the majority of postings, with community hospitals and federally qualified health centers adding consistent volume across the state.
Which Connecticut cities have the most clinical nurse jobs?
Hartford, New Haven, and Hamden have the most clinical nurse openings in Connecticut right now. Hartford and New Haven lead because of their large academic medical centers and dense hospital networks, while Bridgeport draws volume from Bridgeport Hospital and a busy outpatient corridor, and smaller cities like New Britain and Waterbury reflect regional hospital systems that serve surrounding communities.
Are there remote clinical nurse jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of clinical nurse openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on most nursing roles are by nature. The positions most likely to be remote are telephone triage, utilization review, and care management roles, which are the parts of clinical nursing least tied to a physical patient encounter.
How can I get hired as a clinical nurse in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a new graduate residency program at a large Connecticut health system. Yale New Haven Health and Hartford HealthCare both run structured nurse residency programs designed for new graduates and those transitioning from nursing school into their first clinical role. Applying first to medical-surgical or telemetry floors is the common starting point, and having a Connecticut RN license in hand before you apply gives you a concrete advantage over candidates still waiting for results.
Where can I find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to clinical nurse jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings, find the roles that match your experience and preferred setting, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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