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Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Night Shift 7p-7a (24 Hours) – Putnam, CT
Day Kimball Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team in Putnam, CT!
Eligible external candidates may receive a prorated sign-on bonus of up to $9,000.
Overview
The ICU Registered Nurse provides specialized care to critically ill and high-acuity patients requiring continuous monitoring, rapid clinical assessment, and immediate intervention. This role supports stabilization, recovery, and restorative care using the nursing process in a fast-paced intensive care environment.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care Delivery
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill ICU patients
- Assess physical, psychological, emotional, cultural, and spiritual needs
- Deliver emergent, supportive, and restorative interventions
Monitoring & Clinical Decision Support
- Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition
- Identify life-threatening and unsafe situations and intervene appropriately
- Evaluate and adjust care plans based on patient status
Technical & Procedural Skills
- Operate and maintain patient care equipment used in critical care settings
- Demonstrate accurate technical nursing skills and ICU procedural knowledge
- Maintain complete and accurate clinical documentation
Care Planning & Collaboration
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Connecticut required
- AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within 3 months of hire
- NVCIT certification required within 3 months of hire
Compensation & Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Pharmacy benefits
- Life insurance (basic and supplemental)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA) or
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Education reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Additional benefits package
About Day Kimball Health
For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has provided trusted, community-based care in Northeastern Connecticut. As a non-profit healthcare system, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while supporting professional growth and clinical excellence for our staff.
Join Our Team
Join our Intensive Care Unit as a Registered Nurse and provide high-level critical care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to excellence in outcomes and nursing practice.