Travel Step Down Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU
- Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  PCU
  - Progressive Care Unit
• 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: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Step Down/Telemetry RN for a night shift position requiring 2 years of experience and Level I Trauma Center background.

• Step Down unit within a short-term acute care hospital setting
• Level I Trauma Center environment
• Telemetry patient population with average ratios of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• BLS certification required; NIHSS certification preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia management skills required
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

• Provide telemetry and step down level nursing care including cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, and IV therapy
• Skills utilized may include chest tube management, wound care, insulin drip titration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with rapid response and code teams expected
• Scrub color required: royal blue
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with only religious or medical exemptions accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Requests for RTO exceeding 7 days require additional approval

American Traveler Job  #P-747349. 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
- Telemetry
- Stepdown

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.