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:
  
  09/11/2026
• 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 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department within a large academic medical center
• General ED serving combined adult/pediatric patients with average ratios of 1:6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Assigned to one campus with cross training and floating to other campuses and ED observation units required
• Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• Uses Epic charting system
• Open to accommodating block schedules

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC; PALS, NIHSS, ENPC, and CPI preferred
• 2 years of ED experience required; 1.5 years considered for candidates from a Level I Trauma Center or with travel experience
• Level I Trauma Center experience required;
  Level II experience preferred
• Epic experience preferred, especially from a similar large facility (500+ beds, urban location, ED larger than 60 beds)
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, and blood product administration required
• Skilled in managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Skilled in respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, and chest tube management
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation required
• Experience managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and neuro-trauma cases (CVA, TBI, spinal cord injury)
• Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Ability to apply splints and manage ortho trauma cases
• Pending license accepted
• One reference required for consideration

• Provide emergency nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center, STEMI-certified, and Stroke-certified facility
• Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions available only for religious or medical reasons
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the hospital
• Previous perm staff must be separated for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Isolation precautions and PPE use required

American Traveler Job  #P-743768. 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.