Registered Nurse - Per Diem

Per Diem Registered NurseDay Kimball Health is hiring for a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join our Operating Room in Putnam, CT. Registered Nurse Benefits include accrued sick time, a 401K plan with eligible employer contribution, pet insurance, shift differential, and pay for performance.Why Choose Day Kimball Health? The Care You Need. Close to Home. For over 130 years, Day Kimball Health has been a trusted, nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northeastern Connecticut. What began as a small infirmary has grown into the region's leading integrated healthcare system - recognized for delivering compassionate, high-quality care close to home. Today, our team of over 1,100 dedicated employees - including more than 300 skilled physicians, surgeons, and specialists - proudly deliver a full continuum of care, from primary and specialty services to homecare and hospice, meeting the evolving needs of our patients at every stage of life. What sets us apart is our commitment not only to the communities we serve, but also to the people who power our mission.Registered Nurse (RN) Job SummaryAs 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 use of the nursing process. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned responsibility.Registered Nurse (RN) Job ResponsibilitiesClinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in one or more of the following areas: (SDA, ODS, IV Therapy or Endoscopy).Clinically competent RN who demonstrates expertise in the perioperative field.Performs circulating and/or scrub duties.Demonstrates understanding and practice of aseptic technique.Must have a mechanical ability to deal with a large number of machines and special equipment in the department, such as: Electrocautery units, autoclaves, tourniquets, positioning equipment, instrumentation of each service, video equipment, perioperative suite in total, ligasure.Meets the physical demands of the position.Demonstrates ability to cope with and function under stress.Meets skill certification requirements for designated units.Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience RequirementsGraduate 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.Join us in our mission to elevate community-driven healthcare and be part of an organization that values both personal and professional development. Make a real impact on your career, your team, and your community. Apply today.