About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for an Inpatient, Intermittent (on-call/per-diem) role in West Haven, CT. As an RN on the inpatient team you will deliver safe, patient-centered nursing care, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to continuous quality improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to assigned patients on an inpatient unit (assessments, medication administration, treatments, documentation).
• Monitor clinical status and escalate changes to providers in a timely manner.
• Support discharge planning, patient/family education, and transitions of care.
• Follow evidence-based practice and facility policies to maintain patient safety and care quality.
• Participate in unit-based teamwork, shift handoffs, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Support infection prevention, fall prevention, and other clinical safety initiatives.

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Who We’re Looking For (Minimum Qualifications)

Candidates must meet statutory and licensure requirements for nursing practice in the U.S.

Minimum requirements

• English language proficiency sufficient for safe, professional care.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration/licensure as a professional nurse in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth (or DC).
• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (accreditation bodies include ACEN or CCNE where applicable).
• Acceptable candidates may include:
  • Graduates of foreign nursing programs who hold current, full, active, unrestricted registration in a U.S. jurisdiction; or
  • Individuals in a master’s-level bridge program who have coursework equivalent to a BSN and who gain state licensure during the program (may be appointed temporarily under defined rules).
• Graduate Nurse Technician (GNT) exception: where permitted, candidates who meet education requirements but are actively pursuing licensure may be hired on a temporary appointment while obtaining RN licensure (per program rules).

Grade/experience guidance

• Nurse I (Level I–III), Nurse II, Nurse III — grade/level assignments follow scope, education and experience guidelines. See the online standard referenced below for full details and level-specific requirements.

Reference: For more information on qualification standards and grade-level criteria, see the applicable qualification standards and assessment questionnaire.

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Preferred Qualifications

• Medical/Surgical inpatient experience preferred.
• Experience with electronic health records and accurate clinical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clinical priorities and communicate with patients, families, and care teams.

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Employment Type, Schedule & Compensation

• Employment Type: Contract (Intermittent) — may include full-time or contract opportunities depending on assignment.
• Schedule: Intermittent / On-call / Per-diem shifts; variable hours, may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Salary: $85,600 - $146,420 per year (as listed). Actual pay may vary based on grade, experience, and appointment type.

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Location & Work Setting

• Worksite: Onsite — West Haven, Connecticut (CT).
• This role is for inpatient clinical settings; remote work is not available for this position.

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Physical & Other Requirements

This position is subject to a pre-employment physical and medical examination. Typical duties may require:

• Lifting, carrying and reaching above shoulder.
• Use of fingers and fine motor skills.
• Walking and standing for extended periods (up to 8 hours).
• Repeated bending and working alone at times.
• Protracted or irregular hours and occasional emotional strain.

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Important Legal / Compliance Notes

• Candidates must meet all applicable licensure, credentialing, and regulatory requirements before or as required by appointment rules.
• This listing reflects minimum and preferred qualifications. Final grade/level and appointment details are determined by the hiring organization under applicable law and policy.

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Helpful Links

• Qualification standards and online assessment (if applicable) are available via the client’s public vacancy portal or the referenced assessment URL (consult the hiring notice for the link).

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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