Nursing Opportunities
Nurse Residency Program
Backus offers a program designed to bridge the gap between nursing school training and actual practice in a hospital setting.
The Nurse Residency Program, the only one of its kind in eastern Connecticut, helps ease the transition for new nurses coming out of school and into a fast paced acute care setting. Participants are able to observe various nursing jobs before applying for a specific position within the hospital.
"This new program provides a well-rounded overview of the entire organization, leaving graduate nurses ready to practice safely, comfortably and confidently," said Manuela Lescault, a registered nurse in the Backus Nursing and Community Education Department and Coordinator of the Nurse Residency Program.
Experienced Nurses
Backus Hospital is offering experienced nurses the opportunity to grow their career in a variety of settings. Nursing opportunities are available in the Emergency Department, Operating Room, Critical Care Unit, Labor and Delivery Department, Med-Surg, and other specialty areas. Read More >>