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Registered Nurse, Per-diem, ICU and/or Telemetry

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Day Kimball Healthcare

Putnam, Connecticut

Day Kimball Health is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team in Putnam, CT! This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. Day Kimball Healthcare is a community hospital.

Posted Oct 10

Unit and setting
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) · Hospital join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team
License
RN license Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut required.Current RN license, Connecticut
Term
Per Diem Minimum of 32 hours per monthPer diem, minimum 32 hours per month

Do you qualify?

License
Current RN license, Connecticut Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut required. Check your license
Certification
AHA Healthcare Provider CPR or equivalent within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
Certification
NVCIT certification within 3 months of hireAfter hire · within 3 months of hire Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.

What it pays

Pay differential
Base Pay + 15% differential Base Pay + 15% differential
Pay differential
Shift differentials Shift differentials
Extra pay
15% differential on base pay
Extra pay
Shift differentials
Pay reviews
Pay for Performance Pay for Performance
Pay reviews
Final offer set by experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity Please note that the final offer may vary within the below range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

Benefits

  • Benefits401(k) plan with eligible employer contribution401(k) plan with eligible employer contribution
  • BenefitsPet insurancePet insurance
  • Sick time

The role and schedule

Day to day
Systematically assesses physical, psycho-social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psycho-social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
Day to day
Oral and written communication, complete and accurate documentation Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation.
Day to day
Accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure.
Day to day
Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates goals as necessary Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
Day to day
Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
Day to day
Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.
Details
Smoke-free environment Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

The workplace

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Day Kimball Healthcare
Community Hospital

You would be walking into Day Kimball Hospital at 320 Pomfret Street in Putnam—a roughly 104-bed non-profit community hospital that anchors an integrated system of medical group offices, four outpatient centers, home care, and hospice across northeastern Connecticut. The place…

104 beds

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Original listing

Posted on Day Kimball Healthcare’s careers page.

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Day Kimball Health is hiring a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team in Putnam, CT! This is a great opportunity for an experienced RN looking for flexibility while making a meaningful impact on our patients and community.

Per Diem Requirement

  • Minimum of 32 hours per month

Registered Nurse Benefits

Summary

  • Base Pay + 15% differential
  • Sick time
  • 401(k) plan with eligible employer contribution
  • Pet insurance

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  • Shift differentials
  • Pay for Performance

Registered Nurse (RN) Job

Summary

As the Registered Nurse (RN), you will be responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and for providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through the use of our nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.

Registered Nurse (RN) Job

Responsibilities

  • According to age and developmental level of the patient, systematically assesses the patient's physical, psycho-social, emotional, cultural, spiritual and discharge needs.
  • Utilizes effective oral and written communication skills to include completeness and accuracy of documentation.
  • Demonstrates accurate technical skill and operational knowledge of patient care equipment and procedure.
  • Evaluates the plan of care and reformulates the goals as necessary.
  • Develops and implements a plan of care for each patient.
  • Recognizes unsafe and life-threatening situations and intervenes appropriately.

Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience

Requirements

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Connecticut required.
  • Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.
  • Current NVCIT (Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training) certification or within 3 months of hire required.

Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home.

For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been the trusted healthcare provider for the Northeastern Connecticut community, offering accessible and compassionate care close to home. As a non-profit, integrated healthcare provider, we are committed to delivering high-quality services while maintaining a strong connection with our patients and their families. At Day Kimball, we are passionate about both our patients and our employees.

We are growing our talented team every day and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where you can thrive and make a difference. Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be a part of an organization that values both personal and professional growth.

Day Kimball Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Are you ready to apply your expertise at the largest employer in Northeastern Connecticut, known for its commitment to excellence in individualized care? Join our team as an Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse and experience a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and, most importantly, a career that makes a difference!

Please note that the final offer may vary within the below range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

What's around it?

In Putnam, CT

Putnam, CTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent
$1,147/mo
Household income
$65,511/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Putnam, CT

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