Registered Nurse (RN) - $5000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Skilled Nursing

Meadow Ridge at Ridge Crest Skilled Nursing Center Redding, Connecticut

Now Hiring

• Full-Time RN – 30 hours/week, 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM with every other weekend

• Part-Time RN – 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, every other weekend

$5000 Sign on Bonus for FT RNs

$2500 paid after 60 days, $2500 paid after 90 days

Join, Stay, and Grow with Benchmark. Connect with your Calling.

Why Nurses Choose Meadow Ridge

At Meadow Ridge, nursing is more than a job—it is an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, grow professionally, and make a lasting impact in the lives of residents. Our award-winning skilled nursing center offers something increasingly rare in healthcare: the ability to provide exceptional care in a stable, supportive environment where nurses are valued and supported.

What Makes Meadow Ridge Different?

Best Staffing Ratios in Our Market Our nurses have the support they need to provide exceptional care while maintaining high standards and reducing burnout.

Generous Shift Differentials Competitive wages plus substantial shift differential opportunities.

Better Work-Life Balance Predictable schedules, consistent staffing, and a culture that respects your time both at work and at home.

Supportive Leadership Team Our nursing leaders are visible, accessible, and committed to helping associates succeed.

Low Turnover & Strong Team Culture Many of our nurses and caregivers have been with Meadow Ridge for years. Join a team where colleagues genuinely support one another.

Long-Term Resident Relationships Develop meaningful connections with residents and families while providing person-centered care in a home-like setting.

Tuition Reimbursement Program Advance your nursing career with educational support from Benchmark.

Associate Scholarship Program Financial assistance opportunities are available for associates and eligible family members pursuing higher education.

Stable, Established Environment Work in a financially strong organization with a reputation for quality care and long-term success.

About Meadow Ridge

Meadow Ridge is a premier continuing care retirement community situated on 136 beautiful acres in Redding, Connecticut. Residents enjoy an exceptional lifestyle, and our associates enjoy an environment where quality care, professional growth, and teamwork are highly valued.

Ridge Crest, our 5-Star Medicare-rated Skilled Nursing Center, has earned recognition from U.S. News & World Report and is recognized as a Center of Excellence in Wound Management. These distinctions reflect our commitment to clinical excellence and resident-centered care.

Hourly Wage Range: $47-$51/hour

Additional Earnings Opportunities:

Generous hourly shift differential rates for 2nd, 3rd & weekend shifts ($5.00, $6.00 and $2.00 respectively.)

Opportunities to pick up additional shifts when available Referral bonuses

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide exceptional nursing care within a warm, comfortable, and resident-focused environment. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team dedicated to delivering outstanding clinical outcomes and personalized service.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess, communicate, and document resident status

• Observe and report significant changes in resident condition

• Coordinate care with physicians, families, and healthcare providers

• Supervise and support Resident Care Assistants

• Promote resident independence while meeting care needs

• Respond appropriately to emergencies and resident concerns

• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations

• Support a culture of dignity, respect, and exceptional service

Qualifications

• Current Connecticut RN license

• Current CPR certification

• Graduate of an accredited RN program

• One to two years of nursing experience preferred

• Experience working with older adults preferred

• Strong communication, clinical, and leadership skills

Benefits

Eligible associates enjoy access to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Associate Scholarship Program

• Paid Vacation and Health & Wellness PTO

• Eight Paid Holidays plus Three Floating Holidays

• Discounted Meal Program

• Paid Training and Company-Provided Uniforms

• Associate Referral Bonus Program

• Physical and Mental Wellness Resources

Join a team where your expertise is appreciated, your growth is encouraged, and your relationships with residents truly matter.

Apply today and discover why Meadow Ridge is one of Connecticut's premier places for nurses to build a career.

Benchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.