Travel ED Registered Nurse

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:
  
  11/20/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an Emergency Dept RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring CT/compact RN licensure and TNCC/ACLS/BLS certifications.

• Level I Trauma Center General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00-07:30
• Average patient ratio of 1:6
• Every other weekend required
• 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
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR used, experience preferred
• Open to accommodating block schedules

• Active CT or compact RN license required, pending license accepted
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience preferred, will accept 1.5 years from a similar hospital setting
• Previous travel experience required, though will consider travelers with 1-2 completed assignments if they have 3+ years of experience
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure patients
• Pediatric emergency care experience including asthma, seizures, head injury, and infection management
• Psychiatric and behavioral health crisis management skills including suicidal and violent patients
• IV therapy skills including starting/maintaining IVs, central line care, and blood product administration
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ventilated patient care
• Experience administering emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and procedural sedation
• Orthopedic trauma skills including splinting
• One professional reference required for consideration

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
• Facility is a Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center with over 1,500 staffed beds
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• Royal blue scrub color required
• RTO greater than 7 days requires approval, with auto-approval available for up to 7 days
• No holiday RTO permitted and no more than 5 days RTO allowed for this assignment
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility, though this restriction is waived for this 10-week assignment
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
• Travelers may be obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• Monthly parking cost of $125

American Traveler Job  #P-781294. 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.