Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) - Primary Care

Putnam, CT 06260

$35-$40/hour

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our primary care team in Putnam, Connecticut. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with providers, patients, and care teams to deliver exceptional healthcare services in a collaborative outpatient setting.

If you are passionate about patient care, care coordination, triage, and building long-term relationships with patients, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Triage incoming patient calls and assess symptoms, urgency, and appropriate next steps
• Room patients and obtain vital signs prior to provider visits
• Provide direct patient care within the RN scope of practice
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and communications in the EMR system
• Maintain accurate and timely patient charting
• Schedule appointments, referrals, and follow-up visits
• Assist with chronic disease management and care coordination initiatives
• Educate patients regarding treatment plans, medications, and preventive care
• Collaborate with providers and clinical staff to support quality patient outcomes
• Ensure compliance with clinical protocols and patient confidentiality requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Active BLS Certification prior to start date
• Experience triaging patient concerns in a clinical setting
• Experience rooming patients and obtaining vital signs
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced outpatient environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Primary Care, Family Practice, Community Health, or Outpatient Clinics
• Experience with TS Energy EMR or similar systems
• Care management and patient education experience
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Benefits Upon Permanent Hire

• 1199 Union Membership
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Benefits eligibility after 60 days
• PTO eligibility after 120 days
• Retirement Savings Options
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• Supportive Team Environment

Work Environment

• On-site Primary Care Office
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• No evenings or weekends listed
• Collaborative healthcare team
• Patient-focused community health setting

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Putnam, CT.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Putnam,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.