$18–$26/hr
Hospital / LTC / Clinic
Days / Nights
CNA certification
Job Description
None
Location & Routes
- Base city: Thompson, CT
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active state CNA certification.
Prior long-term care or hospital experience preferred — new CNAs welcome.
BLS preferred, not always required.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What does a CNA do day-to-day?
CNAs help residents and patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility, take vital signs, and report changes in condition to the nursing team. The role is hands-on and patient-facing.
Do I need experience to apply?
Most CNA roles welcome new certified candidates. An active state CNA certification is required, and BLS is typically preferred.
What shifts are available?
CNA shifts include days, evenings, nights, and weekends. Long-term care often runs 8-hour shifts, while hospitals commonly use 12-hour shifts. Per diem and weekend-only options are widely available.
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Nursing Jobs in Thompson, CT
Thompson is a working healthcare town: major Connecticut hospitals and health systems drive consistent demand year-round. Most nursing openings around Thompson, Connecticut fall into three buckets — staff hospital roles, per diem and PRN shifts, and travel/agency assignments tied to med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles.
Whether you want a steady staff schedule in Thompson or per diem flexibility across Connecticut, the mix of major Connecticut hospitals and health systems keeps demand steady. RNs with active Connecticut licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around Thompson, Connecticut.