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:
  
  10/23/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a CT or compact RN license and prior trauma/community hospital experience.

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Level I Trauma Center setting
• Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Requires working every other weekend
• Cross training and floating between hospital campuses within scope required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting system used, experience preferred
• Travelers are assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units are excluded from this assignment

• Active or pending CT RN license (compact accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• ENPC, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required, will consider 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or academic hospital
• Community hospital experience required
• Level I or Level II trauma center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with a wide range of ED presentations including trauma, cardiac, neuro, respiratory, psychiatric, and pediatric cases
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and management of emergency medications
• 1 professional reference required

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and psychiatric emergencies
• Perform skills such as EKG interpretation, splinting, IV starts, and isolation precautions
• Participate in cross-training and floating between campuses based on facility needs
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• Previous perm staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Flu vaccine is required with no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required except for approved religious or medical exemptions
• Facility is a large academic Level I Trauma Center

American Traveler Job  #P-762249. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.