Registered Professional Nurse (Per Diem)

Registered Professional Nurse (Per Diem) Office/On-site Recruitment #260507-0274HD-001 Location Middletown, CT Date Opened 5/8/2026 12:00:00 AM Salary $63.76/hour Job Type Open to the Public Close Date 5/15/2026 11:59:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Are you interested in a career where you can make a difference for children and families? If so, apply today! The State of Connecticut, Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join our team in a Registered Professional Nurse (Per Diem) positions at the Albert J. Solnit Children Center, South Campus in Middletown, CT. The RN Nurse Per Diem positions may also include unit charge responsibilities. Hours of work include First, Second, Third Shifts, Weekends, and Holidays. Location varies and include PRTF and Hospital. Possible shift schedules are as follows:

Solnit South Campus:

First (1st)

Shift:

7:00am•3:30pm Second (2nd)

Shift:

2:45pm•11:15pm Third (3rd)

Shift:

11:10pm•7:10am A minimum number of shifts per pay period as well as identified holidays are required to meet scheduling expectations, including: 12 eight-hour shifts within a three (3) month period, including six (6) of these shifts as weekend shifts. At least two (2) eight-hour shifts per pay period within the three (3) month period. One (1) winter holiday:

Christmas Eve:

second shift; Christmas day: first shift;

New Year's Eve:

second shift; New Year's Day first shift One (1) summer holiday:

Memorial Day:

first, second, third shift; July 4th: first, second, third shift;

Labor Day:

first, second, third shift Management reserves the right to modify or update the Per Diem policy expectations at any time, based on business needs or regulatory requirements.

Please Note:

This certification list may be used for future vacancies.

The Role:

Independently implements the nursing process with individuals including carrying out physicians' orders regarding diet, medication and treatment. Perform assessments. Changes dressings. Monitors and ensures quality care through observation and evaluation. Reports on physiological and mental health status of individuals. Documents nursing interventions on medical records. Related duties as required.

Who We Are:

At DCF our mission is partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive. We are proud of our diverse and dedicated workforce who strive every day to meet the needs of those we encounter. Currently we are seeking individuals who are looking to advance their career and make a difference. Albert J. Solnit Children's Center•

South Campus:

Located in Middletown, CT, it is widely recognized as a center of excellence for family-centered treatment of children and youth with serious emotional disturbances. This state-administered Psychiatric facility provides comprehensive care to children and adolescents under the age of eighteen, with severe mental illness and related behavioral and emotional problems who cannot be safely assessed or treated in a less restrictive setting. The South Campus consists of four co-ed hospital units and three female adolescent Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility cottages (PRTF). New! Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. We encourage you to come see all that Connecticut has to offer by joining the DCF team!

SELECTION PLAN FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING

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BEFORE YOU APPLY

Meet Minimum Qualifications:

Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.

Educational Credits:

List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below.

Resume Policy:

Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position.

This documentation may include:

a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.

Preferred Shift/Location:

Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.

Timely Submission:

All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing

DAS.SHRM

@ct.gov.

Salary Calculations:

For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.

Note:

The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

AFTER YOU APPLY

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Referral Questions:

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Prepare For An Interview:

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Note:

This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.

QUESTIONS?

WE'RE

HERE TO HELP

Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to at Christopher.

Lavallee@ct.gov. Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS

(NATURE OF WORK) In a state hospital or facility works on a daily or hourly basis as a regular registered nurse, providing direct professional nursing care to a variety of individuals.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Acts as a nurse working on a per diem/hourly basis; Makes rounds and gives direct care; Takes and records vital signs; Carries out physicians orders regarding diet, medication, and treatment; Changes dressings; Checks and distributes narcotics; Maintains availability of drugs and supplies; Observes adequacy of housekeeping and maintenance services; Performs first aid and alerts physicians to emergency conditions; Records observations of physical and physiological status and actions taken; Confers with nurses and physicians on other shifts regarding condition of individuals; Protects human and civil rights of individuals and staff; Educates individuals and their families towards an awareness and understanding of health and illness; Assesses individuals medical-psychosocial needs; May participate in outpatient clinics and assist in physical examinations and histories; May administer EKG and eye examinations; May participate in bathing and feeding of individuals and residents; Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Knowledge of principles and practices of nursing; Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•GENERAL

EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited nursing program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in a psychiatric setting.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must possess and retain a current license or temporary permit as a Registered Nurse in Connecticut OR hold a Multistate or Compact Registered Nurse license. Incumbents in this class may be required to be fluent in a foreign language or proficient in the use of American Sign Language in certain designated positions.

CHARACTER REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the checking of references and of facts stated in the application, a thorough background investigation of each candidate may be made before persons are certified for permanent appointment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain individuals; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases and to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive individuals; may be exposed to disagreeable conditions. CONCLUSION