Travel ER RN - $2,358 per week

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

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/18/2026
• 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:
  
  Sep 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• Work in the Emergency Department of a large academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center
• General ED serving combined adult/pediatric patient population
• Average patient ratios of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Night shift schedule of 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-07:00
• Assignment length of 13 weeks with option to extend up to 26 weeks
• Every other weekend shift required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Assigned to one campus with possible float to other campuses and ED observation unit
• Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active CT or compact RN license (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; will consider 1.5 years for candidates with Level I Trauma or travel experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: CPI, ENPC
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG interpretation
• Experience managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with neuro-trauma including CVA, ICP monitoring, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• Experience managing shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Ability to apply and manage orthopedic splints

• Provide emergency nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center setting at a large academic medical center
• Facility is STEMI and Stroke Certified
• Flexible to float within scope to meet facility staffing needs
• Open to accommodating block scheduling
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require advance approval
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• One reference required for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-742040. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.