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 CT or compact RN licensure and prior Level I trauma or community hospital ER experience.

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Level I Trauma Center setting with high acuity and trauma/shock presentations
• Average patient ratios of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Assigned to one campus with possible cross-training and floating to other campuses within scope
• Travelers will not be assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active or pending CT RN license (or compact license) required
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• NIHSS, PALS, and ENPC certifications preferred
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required; will consider 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or travel background
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Skilled in IV therapy including starting/maintaining IVs, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing psychiatric holds, acute psychosis, and violent behavior preferred
• One professional reference required for consideration

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of pediatric and adult presentations including trauma, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
• Participate in cardiac monitoring, emergency medication administration, and management of critically ill patients
• Facility is a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID vaccine and booster required with medical or religious exemption only
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require additional approval
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates residing within 75 miles of the facility are considered local

American Traveler Job  #P-762248. 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.