Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Guilford, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/06/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 6, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department requiring CT or compact RN license and prior Level I trauma experience.

• General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric population
• Level I Trauma Center at a Short Term Acute Care facility with 1,567 staffed beds
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Average patient ratio of 1:6
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00 or 9:00-21:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Not on-call
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses
• Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• Epic charting system used

• Active CT RN license or compact license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, 1.5 years considered from a similar Level I trauma facility
• Prior travel experience required, though candidates with 1-2 completed assignments and 3+ years of experience will be considered
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Skilled in IV therapy including starting/maintaining IVs, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing respiratory patients including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated care
• Experience with emergency medications and IV vasopressors
• Experience caring for psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and managing violent behavior
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric cases
• Participate in care involving gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Apply splints and manage orthopedic trauma cases
• Maintain isolation precautions and appropriate PPE use
• Royal blue scrub color required
• This is a 10-week winter coverage assignment with local radius restrictions waived for this contract
• No holiday RTO permitted and no more than 5 days of RTO allowed
• Previous staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job  #P-772565. 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
- Emergency Dept

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.