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: 4

American Traveler is hiring an experienced SICU RN for a night shift assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) setting with float requirement to step-down unit as needed
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure requiring airway management and IV drip management

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required, must be active prior to start date
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required:
  
  IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, care of ventilated patient, HFNC, suctioning (ETT/NT), ventilator management, continuous IV sedation, titration of vasoactive drips, CVA/acute stroke management, GI surgery care, isolation precautions/PPE, cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG, and IV insulin protocols
• One professional reference required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to surgical ICU patients including airway management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Float to step-down unit as needed to support facility staffing needs
• Located at a large academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the facility
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
• Previous perm staff must be separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-763848. 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.