Travel ER RN

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:
  
  09/25/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Dept position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring CT or compact RN license and prior Level I trauma experience.

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department at a large academic medical center
• Assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses and ED observation units
• Combined adult/pediatric emergency department
• Average patient ratios of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Open to accommodating block schedules
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units

• Active CT or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• NIHSS, ENPC, CPI, and PALS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, 1.5 years accepted from a Level I trauma or similar hospital with travel experience
• Level I Trauma experience required;
  Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Experience with patient ratios of 1:5-6
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Experience from a facility with 500+ beds, inner city/urban location, and ED larger than 60 beds preferred if no direct Epic experience
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care
• Respiratory skills including BiPAP/CPAP management, chest tube management, ABG interpretation, and intubation preferred
• Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics
• Neurological care experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain/spinal cord injury management
• Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Shock/trauma experience including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Orthopedic trauma and splinting skills preferred
• One professional reference required for consideration

• Provide emergency department nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center setting
• STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital
• Returning staff must have a 2-year gap since previous employment to be considered as a traveler
• RTO requests up to 7 days can be auto-approved; requests exceeding 7 days require additional approval
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions available only for religious or medical reasons
• Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Weekend call-out policy requires makeup shifts to be rescheduled within the following 6-week period

American Traveler Job  #P-749047. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.