- Company: Windham Hospital
- Location: Coventry, Connecticut
- Salary: Pay not listed
Windham Hospital at a glance
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Windham Hospital is a private, nonprofit community hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, open since 1933. It has about 130 beds and is part of Hartford HealthCare (windhamhospital.org). Recent coverage notes a 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital quality-and-safety award and strong patient-experience recognition, alongside reports that some clerical/technical workers voted to decertify their union.
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RN, GN - Med Surg Telemetry at Windham Hospital in Coventry, Connecticut
Position Summary
Windham Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) or Graduate Nurse (GN) for the Med Surg Telemetry unit. This position offers full-time employment with 12-hour night shifts and every other weekend work, including rotating holidays.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient conditions and administer appropriate care in a med-surg telemetry setting
- Provide support to patients and families through compassionate and professional nursing practices
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Document patient care activities, treatments, and observations accurately and timely
- Participate in the Nurse Residency program for newly licensed nurses, which includes support, resources, and mentorship
What We're Looking For
- A recent graduate or newly licensed RN with a valid Connecticut license
- Prior experience in med-surg or telemetry is preferred but not required
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
- Ability to work flexible shifts including 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays
- A commitment to patient care and a willingness to participate in the Nurse Residency program for professional development
More About Windham Hospital
Windham Hospital is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare services to the community. Our hospital offers a supportive environment where newly licensed nurses can thrive under the guidance of experienced professionals.
Apply Today
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. Windham Hospital is committed to empowering its nursing staff and ensuring a smooth transition into clinical practice through our Nurse Residency program.
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Recent news
- Windham Community Memorial Hospital Employees Vote Overwhelmingly to Remove AFT Union ‘Representation’ - National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation
- Windham Hospital clerical, technical workers boot union in decertification vote - CT Insider
- Windham Hospital Gets Major Kudos For Safety, Patient Experience In New Report - Patch
- Windham Hospital Earns 2025 Leapfrog Top Hospital Award for Outstanding Quality and Safety - Hartford Hospital
- Largest nurse-training facility in eastern Connecticut opens in Windham Hospital - fox61.com
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Working in Coventry, Connecticut
🇺🇸 Relocation safety for US: Exercise Normal Caution — via Warnely, CC BY 4.0
National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.4% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 2.0% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
About this role & career path
GN/RN med-surg telemetry builds core acute-care skills—monitoring, prioritization, and interdisciplinary communication—that transfer to progressive care, other med-surg units, or specialty paths after licensure and experience within a larger system like Hartford HealthCare.
Build the skills for this role
Strengthen fundamentals for med-surg telemetry RNs:
- Telemetry rhythm recognition and when to escalate
- Med-surg assessment, meds, and patient education
- Documentation and handoff communication
- Optional free refreshers: Saylor Academy — Health Sciences courses (free); Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn)
Free & low-cost learning resources
- Saylor Academy — Health Sciences courses (free)
- Coursera — audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn)
Be ready to walk through clinical scenarios (chest pain, low SpO2, abnormal rhythms), how you prioritize a full assignment, and examples of asking for help as a new grad. Ask about preceptorship length, telemetry training, nurse-to-patient ratios, and how Windham Hospital onboards GNs within Hartford HealthCare.
Strong fit if you want entry-level acute care in a Connecticut community hospital with system resources and recent quality recognition. Less ideal if you need big-city academic specialty exposure or fully remote work (role is on-site).
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Listing facts
- Role Registered Nurse – Graduate Nurse (RN, GN) – Med Surg Telemetry
- Employer Windham Hospital
- Location Coventry, Connecticut
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 1, 2026
- Apply by August 31, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (286 words)
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