The Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.·New London, Connecticut
Provide direct nursing care and administer detoxification protocols to clients in a substance abuse facility. Coordinate individual treatment plans and respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Nurse (RN) | Southeastern Connecticut - New London, CT
Southeastern Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (SCADD) is an award-winning, nationally and locally recognized leader in substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment in Southeastern Connecticut. We are proud recipients of the Top Workplace award, 2023 Non-Profit of the Year and 2023 Executive Director of the Year honors from the Greater Norwich Area Chamber of Commerce, and recognition as a Top Tier organization and a Recovery Friendly Workplace.
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled per-diem Registered Nurse to provide nursing services and medically monitor clients in our substance abuse Detox facility — playing a vital role in supporting individuals through one of the most critical steps in their recovery journey.
We're searching for per-diem coverage on Weekends, Overnights and Second Shift!
• $42.55 with shift premiums plus weekend premiums
As a Nurse (RN), you will provide direct nursing care and administer prescribed detoxification protocols to clients in our Detox department. Working as part of SCADD's multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will serve as a primary nurse for individual clients — coordinating their care, responding to their needs, and helping guide them toward health and recovery.
Why SCADD?
Since 1966, SCADD has remained at the forefront of substance use disorder treatment, continuously evolving to meet the needs of individuals, families, and communities across Southeastern Connecticut. We believe in second chances and the power of recovery — and compassionate, skilled nursing care is central to that work. When you join SCADD, you join a team that shows up every day with hope, connection, and purpose.
If you're a nurse who wants their work to matter, we want to hear from you.
Apply today at careers.scadd.org [//careers.scadd.org]
SCADD is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. A pre-employment drug screen, conducted by a qualified lab, is required in accordance with Connecticut law.
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Per-diem, 8-hour shifts
Requires a current Connecticut Registered Nurse License, CPR certification, and an associate degree in nursing or equivalent experience. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and a commitment to trauma-informed practice.
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