Registered Nurse RN, Labor & Delivery Per Diem

Trinity Health Of New England

Waterbury, Connecticut

Posted Aug 31

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour rotating
Unit and setting: L&D · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.
Term: Per Diem

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License: Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut. Check your license
Certification: BLS required.
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Against similar roles: In range for Connecticut PRN rolesConnecticut PRN postings that state pay run $62k/yr to $116k/yr, the middle half $69k/yr to $101k/yr, across 50 postings.

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Employment type: Part time
Shift: Rotating Shift

Must Have Labor & Delivery Experience for Per Diem

At Saint Mary’s Hospital our Labor & Delivery unit Labor nurses assist mothers with giving birth, help mothers recover from both vaginal and cesarean deliveries, provide care for the newborns, and safely discharge mom and baby home safely.

What you will do

In this Registered Nurse RN role, you will provide care to pregnant, laboring or postpartum patients, with providing hands on and emotional support to our patients.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure

Current Licensure as a Registered Nurse RN in Connecticut.

Certification

BLS required.

Work Schedule

Per Diem, Rotating 12-hour shifts

Must be comfortable rotating shifts/nights

Additional Info

Fast-paced environment.

Work with a highly motivated interdisciplinary team.

Demonstrate the ability to consistently provide safe, patient-centered care.

Handle/support various organizational responsibilities.

Ministry/Facility Information

Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT, and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients, and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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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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.

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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.

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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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