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6.1/10 work-life score · Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,320 active roles in this profession
ED- Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem nursing role in pediatric behavioral health ED. Flexible shifts. Hartford, CT.
Join Connecticut Children's as a Behavioral Health Nurse – Per Diem, Pediatric ED in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No call required.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Connecticut Children's in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Nurse provides direct professional nursing care to pediatric patients with behavioral health concerns in accordance with clinical standards and hospital policies. They are responsible for patient assessment, documentation, team collaboration, and the implementation of therapeutic interventions to ensure patient and staff safety.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Nursing (ASN) at minimum, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred and required within three years. Applicants must possess a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license, BLS certification, and obtain PALS and Crisis Intervention training within specified timeframes.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ED- Behavioral Health Nurse- Per Diem at Connecticut Children's a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,320 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Pediatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 10.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Connecticut is 103.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Connecticut clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.1/10 on work-life balance for Registered Nurse roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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