Travel Burn ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Burn ICU for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Burn ICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/04/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Burn ICU RN for a night shift assignment at a Level II Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and a CT or Compact RN license.

• Burn ICU (BICU) unit within a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required as needed
• May occasionally be assigned non-critical patients due to mixed patient population on the unit
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active CT or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in specialty (1.5 years considered for candidates with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Preferred certifications: CCRN, NIHSS, TNCC
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills needed include ventilator management, ABG interpretation, central line and PICC line care, chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience with Swan Ganz/Pulmonary Artery Line monitoring preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with only religious or medical exemptions accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to burn and critical care patients, managing complex respiratory, cardiac, and neurological needs
• Participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Part of the Yale New Haven Health System with free parking available
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-781320. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Burn ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.