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Hartford, Connecticut

ED Behavioral Health- Nurse Team Lead- 36hrs

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

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. The roles and responsibilities include clinical, logistic, and administrative duties.

The Team Leader demonstrates autonomy, behavioral health clinical expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills

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

The Nurse Team Lead plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients within the emergency and behavioral health unit. This role encompasses clinical, logistic, and administrative duties while ensuring adherence to safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree or diploma from an accredited nursing program and hold a current Connecticut Registered Nurse license. Preferred qualifications include a BSN and at least two years of clinical experience in pediatrics, emergency, or behavioral health settings.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Pediatric nursingEmergency nursingDe-escalation techniquesClinical assessmentPatient educationCommunicationDocumentationCrisis interventionBLSPALSTeam leadershipRegulatory compliance

Emergency Medicine — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 45 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 27% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% 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).

How many Registered Nurse jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 10% in registered nurse rolesranked against 5,657 Registered Nurse roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedRegistered Nurse median $98k (middle half $85k–$109k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingConnecticut index 103.6US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All registered nurse listings in Connecticut75 active5,661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 27% remote · 58% no call · 76% no weekends45 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 3% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Emergency Medicine listings (all professions)504 in the last 30 days439 the 30 days before (+15%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Registered Nurse pay trend (all specialties)+4.2% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (5,657 Registered Nurse roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Connecticut figures use all registered nurses: too few Connecticut Emergency Medicine postings state pay.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates ED Behavioral Health- Nurse Team Lead- 36hrs at Connecticut Children's a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,657 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

15 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
13%
PSLF eligible
13%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 6.6
Among the best 10% of Registered Nurse roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 5,657 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Hartford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$272k
Typical market rent
$1,555/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.