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Hartford Hospital
Hartford, Connecticut

Nurse Educator- Emergency Department

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Location Detail: 81 Retreat Ave HH Core Bldg (10067)
Student Debt Forgiveness, Free on-site gym, generous 401k match, Mind/Body Wellness Initiatives
We are seeking a Nurse Educator who will function within the context of the framework for professional nursing practice, the Nurse Educator, in consultation and collaboration with nursing leadership and the Health Care Team will facilitate training, education and development by assessing, planning, developing, implementation, coordination and evaluation of projects and programs for staff, faculty, patient populations and the community. This is accomplished to ensure role competence, compliance with regulatory standards, and to meet organizational goals.
Come be part of a dynamic team of over 40,000 colleagues’ organization wide and our Rock Star RNs in our Level I Trauma Center. You will enjoy the benefits of the above offerings as well as many additional generous benefits to honor our employee's financial, physical, and mental health.
In addition to being one of the busiest Emergency Departments in Connecticut, our RNs treat patients with the highest acuity in the region, the Hartford Hospital ED is also a chest pain center and comprehensive stroke center. The department is comprised of 109 beds, with the addition of a 19-bed ED Observation Unit. The ED treats an average of 109,000 patients annually. Hartford Hospital is home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), which is recognized as one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. Our ED is also home to Life Star, the state's first Critical Care helicopter service. Our Rock Star ED RN’s are the recipients of the prestigious National Lantern Award for Excellence in Nursing.
Hartford Hospital doesn't just take great care of our patients; we take great care of our RN’s too. We offer:

  • Tuition Assistance up to $5,250.00 per year after six months of employment and up to 40% tuition discounts with partnering institutions for colleagues AND dependents
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs include a strong focus on promoting mental health
  • Paid time off and health insurance packages
  • RN Career Ladder to advance within the profession
  • Growth opportunities in areas such as leadership, education, etc.
  • Access to advanced resources and state-of-the-art equipment
  • Opportunities for community involvement
  • Free parking

Qualifications

Current Connecticut nursing license.
Bachelor's degree, Master's Degree required.
* One degree must be in Nursing. Demonstrated clinical competence in areas of assignment.
Minimum 3 years of appropriate recent experience in an acute care setting. AHA or ARC CPR certification
As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Educator facilitates training, education, and professional development for staff and faculty in collaboration with nursing leadership. They are responsible for assessing, planning, and evaluating educational programs to ensure clinical competence and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing educationStaff trainingCurriculum developmentEmergency nursingProgram evaluationLeadership collaborationPatient care

Emergency Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 56% have no call, 78% 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).

Registered Nurse pay on WeekdayDoc is down 18.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About Hartford Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Hartford, CT
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Student Debt Forgiveness
Free on-site gym
Generous 401k match
Mind/Body Wellness Initiatives
Tuition Assistance up to $5,250 per year
Tuition discounts up to 40% with partnering institutions
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Paid time off