Travel RN - Med​/Surg - Long Term Care

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Travel RN
- Med/Surg
- Long Term Care

New Britain, Connecticut

$2,234/wk

Posted 3 days ago

Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours:

36 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 21, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Acute Care Respiratory Care Unit position requiring 1-2 years of experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Long term acute care hospital setting in the Respiratory Care Unit (RCU)
• 36-bed unit caring for respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients in a medical (non-traditional Med/Surg) environment
• Patient ratios are 1:9 for day/evening shifts and 1:12 for night shifts
• 12-hour night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Float required to similar chronic care units including RCU2 (Respiratory Step-Down Unit, 38 beds, 1:9 day/evening and 1:12 night ratios) and TRU (TBI and medically complex chronic care, 1:7-10 day/evening and 1:12 night ratios)
• May split a 12-hour shift between two units, such as 4 hours on one unit and 8 hours on another
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• 1-2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory or ventilated patients strongly preferred
• Skilled in IV starts, IV drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titration, and glucose monitoring
• Experience with wound vac changes and both complex and simple wound dressings
• Competent in trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, and foley care
• Experience with port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements

• Nurses are responsible for a wide range of clinical duties but do not manage ventilators, as respiratory therapists handle vent management
• Care is provided to a medically complex patient population including TBI and chronic care cases
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Local and radius pay rates are available within a 50-mile radius

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Overview

$2,234/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,042

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$116,168

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$792/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792

Weekly Stipends

$1,442/wk

Lodging

$138.00 x 7 days = $966

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,234/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,011 - $2,234. The $2,234 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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