Registered Nurse; RN Operating Room

Day Kimball Healthcare – Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Day Shift, Full Time, 40 Hours – Putnam, CT

As the Operating Room 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 nursing process, demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑appropriate care to patients in your assigned responsibility.

• 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 – eligible employment 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

• Clinically competent RN with expertise in one or more of the following: 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 a large number of machines and special equipment, including: electrocautery units, autoclaves, tourniquets, positioning equipment, instrumentation of each service, video equipment, and perioperative suite equipment such as ligasure.
• Meets the physical demands of the position.

Demonstrates 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 currently registered as a Professional Nurse in the state of CT.
• BSN preferred.
• Current AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent within 3 months of hire required.

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.