Travel SICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  SICU
  - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/23/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring CT/compact license, 2+ years of ICU experience, and prior travel experience.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit setting at a Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care facility
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-07:00)
• Every other weekend required
• Float to step-down unit as needed within scope
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system used

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required:
  
  airway management, IV drip management, arterial and central line care/management, care of ventilated patients, ABG interpretation, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drip titration, cardiac monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• Isolation precautions and PPE knowledge required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required

• Manage complex surgical ICU patients requiring advanced respiratory and hemodynamic support
• Participate in emergency response activities, including natural disaster response as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Local candidates within 75 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must have a 2-year break in service before returning as a travel employee
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval

American Traveler Job  #P-763851. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN
- Surgical 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.