Registered Nurse, FLOAT Pool, Putnam, CT

Registered Nurse Float Pool

Join Day Kimball Health as a Registered Nurse Float Pool in Putnam, CT. The Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool provides professional nursing care to patients across multiple inpatient clinical areas based on organizational staffing needs. Float Pool RNs are highly skilled clinicians who possess strong critical thinking skills, clinical adaptability, and the ability to provide safe, evidence-based care in a variety of patient care settings. Float Pool nurses are assigned to departments based on demonstrated competency, patient acuity, and operational needs. Assignments are made within the RN's validated competencies and in accordance with Day Kimball Health policies, staffing guidelines, and regulatory standards. Float Pool RNs serve as a flexible clinical resource, supporting patient care while maintaining continuity, quality outcomes, and exceptional customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Accepts assignments in designated clinical areas based on demonstrated competency and current staffing needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing leadership, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.
• Documents patient care accurately and timely within the electronic medical record.
• Maintains patient safety and adheres to infection prevention, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Demonstrates flexibility by transitioning between assigned units while maintaining high-quality patient care.
• Participates in quality improvement initiatives and department-based education.
• Serves as a clinical resource while promoting teamwork and collaboration across departments.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Licensure

• Current Connecticut Registered Nurse license or holds a multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Current BLS certification required for the Float Pool role.
• Current ACLS certification required for the Float Pool role.
• Additional specialty certifications are required when applicable to the assigned unit or clinical area.

Experience

• Minimum of two-three (2-3) years of recent acute care nursing experience required.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing required.
• Progressive Care, Telemetry, ICU, Emergency Department, and/or Maternal Child Health preferred based on assigned float areas.

Approved Float Assignments

• Medical-Surgical
• Telemetry
• Maternal Child Health
• Emergency Department

Cross-Training & Competency Requirements

• Completion of department-specific orientation.
• Successful completion of all competency checklists.
• Satisfactory preceptor evaluations.
• Annual competency validation for each assigned specialty.
• Minimum of two (2) worked shifts per month in each assigned clinical area to maintain competency and eligibility to float to that area. (Experience may be outside DKH)
• Maintenance of all required certifications.

Required Certifications

• BLS required.
• ACLS required.
• PALS recommended/preferred; not required unless specifically assigned and competency validated for a role requiring PALS.
• NRP required when assigned to Maternal Child Health responsibilities requiring NRP.
• NIH Stroke Scale required when required by the assigned clinical area.
• Other certifications required as applicable to the assigned clinical area.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive FLOAT differential
• Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts (where applicable)
• Accrued Sick Time
• Pay-for-Performance Opportunities
• Career Growth, Leadership Development, and Mentorship
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with eligible employer contributions
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs, Recognition Events, Food Truck Fridays, and Weekly Pay

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. At Day Kimball Health, we cultivate a supportive, inclusive workplace culture where healthcare professionals are empowered to grow, thrive, and make a meaningful difference every day. Every voice is valued. Every contribution matters. Whether you're starting your journey in healthcare or seeking your next opportunity, a career at Day Kimball Health offers more than a job - it's a chance to build lasting relationships, give back to your community, and create impact beyond your shift. Come grow with a team that calls this community home. 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.

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