Nurse (40 Hour)

Introduction We are seeking dedicated nursing professionals to support high-quality, recovery-oriented inpatient behavioral health care. The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) is seeking to fill two full-time (40 hours/week) second-shift Nurse positions within the Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System (SWCMHS). NEW! We're excited that Connecticut has joined the Nurse Licensure Compact effective October 1, 2025. Visit the Nurse Licensure Compact for more details. IN ADDITION TO THE BASE ANNUAL SALARY, YOU MAY BE APPROVED FOR AN ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION BONUS Each Registered Nurse permanently assigned to the second shift may be eligible to receive a "recruitment and retention" yearly bonus of three thousand dollars ($3,000.00) This bonus shall be pro-rated for part-time To be eligible for this bonus, the employee must have completed one year of service in the Registered Nurse classification NOTE Permanent DMHAS employees in the classification of Nurse should not apply; transfers within DMHAS will be handled through the agency lateral transfer process Candidates hired from this posting may be initially provided with a temporary assignment; the permanent assignment will be determined within the first six months of employment Schedule 2nd shift: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM Full-time, 40 hours per week Rotating schedule including every other weekend and alternating holidays Note: These positions can be assigned any unit/location and second shift work schedule/shift within SWCMHS What We Can Offer You Access to a comprehensive suite of state employee benefits NEW: Visit our State Employee Benefits Overview page to explore available options Opportunities for professional growth and car