Registered Nurse, 24 hours, Nights, ICU and/or Telemetry

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.