Travel SICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/23/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I Trauma Center position requiring a CT or compact RN license and prior SICU experience.

• Surgical ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating to step-down unit required as needed
• 1:3 patient ratio
• Epic charting system required
• No block scheduling accommodations

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in airway management, IV therapy, arterial and central line management
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Proficient in ventilator care and ABG interpretation
• Experience titrating vasoactive drips and continuous IV sedation
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
• One professional reference required

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity Surgical ICU setting
• Support multisystem organ dysfunction and failure management
• Participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the facility
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
• Returning staff must have a 2-year gap before being eligible as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-763850. 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 - ICU

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.