RN School Nurse

The Nurse Network

Waterbury, Connecticut

Posted Jun 16

License: RN licenseActive CT RN License
Term: Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License: Active CT RN License
Certification: Valid CPR/BLS
Experience: Pediatrics experience *required*

Preferred

Experience: School nurse experience *preferred*
Experience: Diabetes care experience preferred
Experience: Seizure care experience preferred

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Connecticut PRN rolesConnecticut PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $56/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $48/hr, across 50 postings.

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On call: On-call rotation

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We are hiring School Nurse Substitutes for the 2026–2027 school year in the Waterbury School District.

These nurses will help assist on field trips, support in the nurse’s office as needed, and provide general coverage throughout the schools.

Schedule

per diem

*School Nurse

Requirements

Active CT RN License
Valid CPR/BLS

School nurse experience preferred* Pediatrics experience required*

Diabetes care experience preferred
Seizure care experience preferred

What We Offer

Same-day pay!*

Competitive pay rates
Flexible scheduling

On-call schedulers available 7 days a week*

Referral bonus program
Quick and easy onboarding
Access to live recruiters to assist with applications and credentialing
Placement opportunities in assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, schools, group homes, and more

For more information, please call 860-628-2990 ext. 302 or visit tnnjobs.com to apply.

The Nurse Network is a reputable nationwide healthcare staffing agency offering healthcare professionals meaningful and rewarding employment opportunities. Wherever you want to take your healthcare career, we’re here to help you get there.

Pay: $53.00 - $56.00 per hour

Experience

school nurse: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Waterbury, CT

Waterbury, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,225/mo
Household income: $51,886/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Waterbury, CT

NeighborhoodsNurses and medical professionals looking in Waterbury frequently focus on outer, suburban-style neighborhoods like Country Club Road, which features larger colonial homes on quiet, tree-lined streets with generous yards close to Route 8 and Interstate 84. Bunker Hill and Town Plot are established, stable residential enclaves with accessible single-family properties, while East Mountain offers an underrated pocket with convenient access to regional roads. In contrast, local residents advise against central, dense urban sectors such as the Willow Street area due to elevated crime and quality-of-life concerns.

Nurses and medical professionals looking in Waterbury frequently focus on outer, suburban-style neighborhoods like Country Club Road, which features larger colonial homes on quiet, tree-lined streets with generous yards close to Route 8 and Interstate 84. Bunker Hill and Town Plot are established, stable residential enclaves with accessible single-family properties, while East Mountain offers an underrated pocket with convenient access to regional roads. In contrast, local residents advise against central, dense urban sectors such as the Willow Street area due to elevated crime and quality-of-life concerns.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: davejonesrealty.com

Getting aroundWaterbury is strategically situated at the intersection of Interstate 84 and Route 8, allowing straightforward vehicular access to local healthcare facilities and neighboring job hubs like Hartford and New Haven. While highway interchanges can bottleneck during morning and afternoon peak shifts, locals rely on well-established municipal side routes to bypass major congestion. The city also features Metro-North train service connecting southward along the Waterbury branch toward coastal Connecticut and New York City.

Waterbury is strategically situated at the intersection of Interstate 84 and Route 8, allowing straightforward vehicular access to local healthcare facilities and neighboring job hubs like Hartford and New Haven. While highway interchanges can bottleneck during morning and afternoon peak shifts, locals rely on well-established municipal side routes to bypass major congestion.

The city also features Metro-North train service connecting southward along the Waterbury branch toward coastal Connecticut and New York City.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: davejonesrealty.com Source 2: davejonesrealty.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsThe city's premier public green space is the 70-acre Fulton Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring lilac paths, rose gardens, rock gardens, and tennis courts. Lakewood Park provides city residents with water access for boating, bathing, and fishing, complemented by nearby Hitchcock Lake and Lake Quassapaug. For trail lovers, Mattatuck State Forest provides extensive opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, gravel cycling, and winter outdoor recreation.

The city's premier public green space is the 70-acre Fulton Park, designed by the Olmsted Brothers and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, featuring lilac paths, rose gardens, rock gardens, and tennis courts. Lakewood Park provides city residents with water access for boating, bathing, and fishing, complemented by nearby Hitchcock Lake and Lake Quassapaug.

For trail lovers, Mattatuck State Forest provides extensive opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, gravel cycling, and winter outdoor recreation.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thewaterbury.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Living in Waterbury

Waterbury, historically nicknamed the Brass City, presents relocating nurses with an authentic, resilient Connecticut community positioned at the intersection of Interstate 84 and Route 8. This highway crossroads ensures straightforward commutes to regional medical centers, as well as easy weekend connections to Hartford, New Haven, and Metro-North rail service. Rather than a generic suburb, Waterbury features deep character across its varied neighborhoods; healthcare workers commonly select perimeter enclaves like Country Club Road, Bunker Hill, or East Mountain for larger yards, tree-lined streets, and quieter surroundings away from downtown bustle. Away from the hospital, nurses can wander the historic rose and rock gardens of Olmsted-designed Fulton Park, hike trails across Mattatuck State Forest, attend Broadway tours at the Palace Theater, or enjoy classic Italian dining on Highland Avenue at D'Amelio's. Living here does involve clear tradeoffs, including navigating highway interchange choke points, variable public school ratings, and elevated crime within central areas like Willow Street. For clinical staff seeking approachable housing and central Connecticut accessibility without paying shoreline prices, Waterbury offers a practical, grounded home base.

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Waterbury, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.