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The Staff RN will coordinate and deliver direct patient care using the nursing process while collaborating with the healthcare team to achieve positive patient outcomes. The role also involves supervising ancillary staff, acting as a preceptor, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
Stamford Health is hiring a Fulltime RN for our Float Pool for DAY SHIFT!
This position is full-time is full-time (3) 13-hour shifts, 7am to 8pm, with rotating weekends and holidays!
At Stamford Health, we believe that every patient deserves compassionate, personalized, person-centered care. This commitment guides how we care for patients, support their care partners, and promote the wellbeing of our staff. In alignment with our Planetree philosophy, the individual in this role will foster a respectful, collaborative environment that honors the needs, values, and preferences of every person we serve and the colleagues we partner with.
As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:
Competitive salary
Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans (including GLP-1 coverage options) available day one
Wellness programs
Paid Time Off accruals
Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
Tuition reimbursement
Free on-site parking and train station shuttle
Childcare partnership with Children’s Learning Center
Responsibilities
Coordinate and deliver patient care utilizing the Nursing Process and following all established standards of practice within State and Federal guidelines. Provide supervision of non-RN personnel and act as a resource for ancillary staff on assigned unit. Supervise unit activities when assigned to charge or clinical coordinator role. Act as preceptor to new staff and/or students as requested. Adhere to all Stamford Hospital’s policies and procedures, including the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program. Provide safe and therapeutic care using the values inherent in our hospital culture.
Provides direct patient care to a select group of patients and advocates on their behalf.
Assesses patient’s physical and psychosocial condition throughout the continuum of care.
Develops and communicate patient plan of care reflecting patient issues and proposed interventions to achieve desired patient outcome.
Collaborates with patient, family and healthcare team in implementing plan of care.
Coordinates and leads groups when scheduled to do so and will document daily group notes in each patient’s chart. Will also be responsible for completing the Activity Therapy Assessment and ongoing treatment plans in the absence of the Activities Therapist.
Provides education as indicated after assessing the learning needs of the patient and family.
Communicates effectively with all members of the health care team and related departments to provide accurate information about the care of the patients.
Formulates and maintains effective working relationships with peer, managers and other team members.
Displays a positive attitude and works to achieve an environment of respect, accountability, teamwork, integrity, and compassion. Does not support or take part in disruptive or negative behavior.
Respects and protects the patient’s rights to confidentiality and privacy and discloses information only for professional purposes which are in the patient’s best interests with full consideration of their legal rights.
Practices the 5 rights to patient safety when administering medications, blood or blood products and treatments (right patient, right medication, right route, right dose, and right time).
Responds to crisis in a calm, efficient manner, directing others concisely.
Evaluates patient outcomes, effectiveness of plan of care and readiness for discharge and/or continuing care. Revise plan of care as needed and appropriately refer for additional services where indicated.
Documents pertinent information, observations, and all aspects of patient care clearly, concisely and in a timely manner. This includes the completion of Nursing Treatment Plans.
Qualifications
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
Valid license as Registered Nurse in Connecticut.
BSN strongly preferred.
BLS certification required.
Maintain a minimum of 6 contact hours annually.
Minimum of 2 years previous RN experience; acute care RN experience preferred.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Nursing with a valid Connecticut RN license and at least 2 years of acute care experience. A BSN is strongly preferred, and BLS certification is required.
bachelor degree
Documentation
Precepting
Patient care
Clinical assessment
Patient education
Nursing process
Regulatory compliance
Evidence-based practice
Medication administration
Patient advocacy
Safety protocols
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Crisis management
Care planning
Benefits
Health insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Free on-site parking
Tax deferred annuity
Train station shuttle
Childcare partnership
403b pension plan
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Stamford, Connecticut
Posted
Sep 3, 2026
Application
Employer website
Complies and maintains professional means of communication i.e., checking emails during their shifts, attending staff meetings, safety huddles, IDT, and actively seeks out clarification if needed.
Maintains equipment and utilizes supplies in a safe, cost effective manner.
Participates in and supports performance improvement and risk management activities.
Participates in clinical research activities and demonstrates evidence base practice.
Participates in ongoing regulatory readiness compliance.
Supports hospital-wide and unit specific initiatives (e.g. Planetree, Magnet, Stroke Certification, Joint Certification, etc).
Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and procedures and standards of care, which contribute to the achievement of the organization’s strategic plan.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
Takes responsibility for own professional development.
Stamford Hospital encourages nurses to actively seek ways to enhance professional knowledge and competence through participation in professional nursing organizations.
Complies with hospital attendance policy and department staffing policy and rotations.
Adheres to hospital and department specific dress code policy.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and adheres to external agency requirements.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service.
Connecticut nursing openings typically reflect steady demand in hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, especially for RNs who can step into patient care quickly. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Connecticut RN license, BLS certification, and preferred specialty credentials, while education requirements may favor a BSN. On this platform, job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving you research time; before applying, confirm your license status and match your certifications to the posting.
