Travel MICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  MICU
  - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Medical ICU RN for a night shift travel position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of ICU experience and an active or compact CT RN license.

• MICU unit within a Level I Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center
• Primarily SDU assignments with a 3:1 ratio, with occasional ICU coverage as needed
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• Average patient ratio of 1:3 across days, nights, and weekends
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to PCU, other ICUs, and SRC campus as needed
• Uses Epic EMR

• Active CT RN license (Standard or Compact) required, or proof of application prior to submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Experience with ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and cardiac monitoring/emergency response
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Proficient in isolation precautions and PPE use
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with medical/religious exemptions only

• Provide critical care nursing to medically complex ICU patients including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Large academic medical center setting with 1,000+ staffed beds
• Trauma Center experience at a large facility strongly preferred
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• First-time travelers will be considered
• Previous perm staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital

American Traveler Job  #P-763788. 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
- Medical 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.