Behavioral Health Nurse- 36hr- Night Shift
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Job Description
Sign-on bonus available for eligible candidates with 2+ years of Behavioral Health Nursing experience hired into 30hr+ positions; $7,500.
Under general supervision, plans and provides direct professional nursing care for specified patients throughout the entire episode of service delivery as defined by population and unit. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies & procedures, TJC, and state & federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager.
Connecticut Children’s is the only health system in Connecticut that is 100% dedicated to children. Established on a legacy that spans more than 100 years, Connecticut Children’s offers personalized medical care in more than 30 pediatric specialties across Connecticut and in two other states.
Our transformational growth establishes us as a destination for specialized medicine and enables us to reach more children in locations that are closer to home.
Our breakthrough research, superior education and training, innovative community partnerships, and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion provide a welcoming and inspiring environment for our patients, families and team members.
At Connecticut Children’s, treating children isn’t just our job – it’s our passion. As a leading children’s health system experiencing steady growth, we’re excited to expand our team with exceptional team members who share our vision of transforming children’s health and well-being as one team.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and provide direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients within a behavioral health unit. Ensure all services align with professional nursing standards, state regulations, and hospital policies.
Requirements
Requires an ASN (BSN preferred) and a current Connecticut RN license or NLC. Must possess BLS certification and obtain PALS and Crisis Intervention training within specified timeframes after hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 29% are remote, 63% have no call, 71% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 5% in psychiatry (rn) | ranked against 77 Psychiatry (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Connecticut | 72 active | 5,781 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 29% remote · 63% no call · 71% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $8k sign-on | US Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $8k) · 4% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,353 in the last 30 days | 1,061 the 30 days before (+28%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +4.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Nurse- 36hr- Night Shift at Connecticut Children's a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Psychiatry (RN) — ranked against 77 active Psychiatry (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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