Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Float Specialist

Waterbury Hospital; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid pension plan

Sign on bonuses for experienced RNs

Employee referrals

Training in specialty areas

Student loan forgiveness

Education reimbursement

Shift incentives

Clinical Ladders

Job summary

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical–Surgical Float Pool in Waterbury, CT. The RN will float to Inpatient Medical, Inpatient Surgical, Ortho/Neuro and Telemetry units, delivering coordinated nursing care and implementing plans of care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents as needed.

The role requires CT RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and strong teamwork. The position offers pension benefits, shift incentives, and potential for education reimbursement

Qualifications

• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse license is required.
• BLS certification required; ACLS to be obtained within first 6 months.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and float pool settings preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a care plan; monitor patients across units.
• Execute physician orders and nursing interventions.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation for care coordination.
• Collaborate with the department team to meet care goals.
• Pursue ongoing professional development for evidence-based practice.
• Perform related duties as required.
• Coordinate care plans with patients, families and the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise ancillary staff and oversee daily clinical activities.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Time management

Computer skills

EMR experience

Education

CT RN license

BLS

ACLS (within 6 months)

Tools

EMR (EHR)

CPOE

Job description

Waterbury Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical–Surgical Float Pool in Waterbury, CT. The RN will float to Inpatient Medical, Inpatient Surgical, Ortho/Neuro and Telemetry units, delivering coordinated nursing care and implementing plans of care for adults, geriatrics, and adolescents as needed.

The role requires CT RN licensure, BLS, ACLS within 6 months, and strong teamwork. The position offers pension benefits, shift incentives, and potential for education reimbursement