RN School School Other
Newtown Public School District

Substitute School Nurse; PRN; 8:00am - 4:00pm

Newtown Public School District Newtown, CT 06470, US
Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Nurse
  • Date Posted: 8/28/2026
  • Location: District
  • Date Available: Immediately
  • Closing Date: Until filled

    • For more information on this position, please read the full description document.

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