Registered Nurse; RN , Part Time Nights WOW Program, Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (ED)
Part Time Night Shift (24 Hours | 7:00pm - 7:00am) – Putnam, CT

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department in Putnam, CT. This role provides emergent, high‑acuity care for patients presenting with undifferentiated and potentially life‑threatening conditions requiring rapid assessment, stabilization, and intervention. The position includes a one‑time sign‑on bonus of up to $25,000 (not part of base pay).

The Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for diagnosing responses to actual or potential health problems and providing basic emergent, supportive, and restorative care through the nursing process. Our nursing model is relationship‑based, supporting individualized patient‑centered care while operating in a fast‑paced, high‑acuity environment that requires strong clinical judgment, prioritization, and rapid decision‑making.

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate all phases of nursing care for assigned patients in the Emergency Department.
• Assess the health status of patients/families using comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiate selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examinations; interpret findings and alter plan of care according to collaborative practice agreement and protocols.
• Educate and counsel in health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Document findings and plan of care in the patient’s medical record.
• Consult with physicians per established Day Kimball Hospital policy.
• Intervene to provide a safe environment and evaluate effectiveness of interventions for patients.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of Connecticut.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or equivalent, or obtain within three (3) months of employment.

• Additional specialty certification/training as required by the work area.
• Ability to recognize unsafe and life‑threatening situations and intervene appropriately.
• Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, effective communication, organizational skills, problem solving, and ability to make appropriate independent decisions.
• Working knowledge of applicable Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrated compassionate customer service and ability to meet the needs and expectations of patients and health‑care colleagues.
• Solid foundation in evaluating plans of care and reformulating as necessary.

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Pharmacy Plan
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account
• Accident & Critical Illness Coverage
• 401(k) Plan with Eligible Employer Contribution
• Vacation Time
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• Education Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

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 protected status. Day Kimball Health is a smoke‑free environment.

Join our Emergency Department team as a Registered Nurse and provide high‑acuity emergency care in a fast‑paced clinical environment focused on teamwork, patient safety, and clinical excellence.