Registered Nurse, Per Diem, FLOAT Pool (ED, ICU, Med/Surg)

Day Kimball Health; Putnam (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive FLOAT differential

Shift differentials for evenings/nites

Pay-for-Performance opportunities

Career growth and mentorship

401(k) retirement plan

Pet Insurance

Wellness programs and weekly pay

Job summary

Day Kimball Health in Putnam, CT, seeks a Registered Nurse for its Float Pool. You’ll provide nursing care across multiple inpatient areas, maintaining safety and quality in fast-paced environments.

The role offers flexibility, exposure to Emergency, ICU/Telemetry, and Medical-Surgical settings, and opportunities for cross-training and ongoing competency validation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Connecticut RN license or multi-state Compact license.
• BLS required for Float Pool.
• ACLS required for Float Pool.
• 2-3 years of acute care nursing experience.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care across multiple inpatient units.
• Accept assignments based on competency and staffing needs.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document care in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient safety and infection prevention standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility across units and shifts.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Clinical skills

Critical thinking

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN degree (diploma/ASN)

BSN preferred

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Join Day Kimball Health as a Registered Nurse – FLOAT Pool | Putnam, CT

Competitive FLOAT differential + flexibility!

Join the Day Kimball Health team in the Quiet Corner of Connecticut and make a meaningful impact in our community. As a FLOAT Pool RN, you’ll have the opportunity to work across different areas of the hospital while gaining valuable experience and flexibility in your schedule.

Come grow your nursing career with a team that is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the patients and families we serve.

Registered Nurse Float Pool Job Summary:

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.

Registered Nurse Float Pool 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.

Registered Nurse Float Pool 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:

Float Pool RNs may be assigned to the following units following successful completion of orientation and competency validation.

• Emergency Department
• ICU/Telemetry
• Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse Float Pool Cross-Training & Competency Requirements

Float Pool RNs must successfully complete orientation and competency validation for each clinical area in which they are assigned. RNs may only accept assignments within their current validated competencies and required certifications.

Requirements include:

• Completion of department-specific orientation.
• Successful completion of all competency checklists.
• Satisfactory preceptor evaluations.
• Annual competency validation for each assigned specialty.
• Must work a minimum number of shifts to maintain competencies(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.

Additional unit assignments may be approved following successful completion of orientation and competency validation.

Registered Nurse Float Pool Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive FLOAT differential
• Shift Differentials for eligible evening, night, and weekend shifts (where applicable)
• 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.

Day Kimball Health is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by local, state, or federal laws. Day Kimball Health is a smoke free environment.

Please note that the final offer may vary within the below range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications and internal equity considerations.

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