Versatile Registered Nurse - Float Pool (Multi-Unit)

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

Job summary

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool in Putnam, CT. The RN will provide care across multiple inpatient units based on staffing needs, requiring strong clinical judgment and adaptability.

The role requires 2–3 years of acute care experience, Medical-Surgical exposure, and current CT RN license with BLS and ACLS. BSN is preferred; additional certifications may be required for certain units.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing is required.
• BSN degree is preferred.
• Current Connecticut RN license or Multi-state (NLC) licensure is required.
• BLS certification is required for Float Pool.
• ACLS certification is required for Float Pool.
• 2–3 years of recent acute care nursing experience is required.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical nursing is required.
• Progressive Care, Telemetry, ICU, ED, or Maternal Child Health experience is preferred depending on unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Accept assignments in designated clinical areas based on competency.
• Collaborate with physicians and nursing leadership to coordinate care.
• Document care accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection prevention standards.
• Flexibly transition between units while maintaining quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and unit education.
• Serve as a clinical resource and promote teamwork across departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Clinical adaptability

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

BSN preferred

Connecticut RN license or multi-state NLC

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Day Kimball Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Float Pool in Putnam, CT. The RN will provide care across multiple inpatient units based on staffing needs, requiring strong clinical judgment and adaptability.

The role requires 2–3 years of acute care experience, Medical-Surgical exposure, and current CT RN license with BLS and ACLS. BSN is preferred; additional certifications may be required for certain units.