Registered Nurse; RN Operating Room

Position Details

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room, Full Time, 40 hours, Day Shift

Location: Putnam, CT

Job : 140200OR6252026

# of Openings: 1

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

• Clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following areas: SDA, ODS, IV Therapy, or Endoscopy.
• Clinically competent RN with expertise in the perioperative field.
• Performs circulating and/or scrub duties.
• Demonstrates understanding and practice of aseptic technique.
• Manages mechanical operation of multiple machines and special equipment in the department, such as electrocautery units, autoclaves, tourniquets, positioning equipment, instrumentation, video equipment, and perioperative suite equipment.
• Meets the physical demands of the position.
• Exhibits ability to cope with and function under stress.
• Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Licensed and registered as a Professional Nurse in the state of CT required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.

• Earned Time Off - including personal time & holidays
• Sick Time
• Educational / Loan Reimbursement – up to $5,000 per fiscal year for full-time (36-40 hours) employees, up to $2,500 per fiscal year for part-time (20-35 hours)
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Shift Differentials – Additional pay for evening, night, or weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Career Pathways – internal growth, leadership development, and mentorship
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Pharmacy Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – With eligible employer contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic and supplemental coverage options
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Perks – Recognition programs, Employee Wellness Initiatives, Food Truck Fridays, and Employee Appreciation Events, Weekly Pay

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.