ED- Behavioral Health Nurse- 36hr- Evening
Compensation
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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. 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.
Connecticut Children’s Emergency Department is a collaborative team of highly trained and experienced emergency medicine team members that provide comprehensive, multidisciplinary pediatric care to children from birth to 22 years of age.
Our 47 bed pediatric ED has an annual volume of approximately 62,000 visits and is designated by the American College of surgeons as a Level 1 Pediatric trauma center.
Connecticut Children’s earned the 2023 Best Children’s Emergency Care Award for receiving a perfect score for the level of care and expertise offered in our Emergency Department. CT Children’s hospital is Magnet recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Nurse plans and provides direct professional nursing care for pediatric patients within the Emergency Department. They ensure nursing services align with hospital policies, state regulations, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate degree in Nursing (ASN) and a Connecticut Registered Nurse license, with a BSN required within three years. Two years of clinical experience in pediatrics or behavioral health is preferred, along with BLS, PALS, and Crisis Intervention certifications.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Connecticut index 103.6 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| All registered nurse listings in Connecticut | 75 active | 5,661 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 27% remote · 58% no call · 76% no weekends45 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US 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 days | 439 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 |
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