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:
  
  10/30/2026
• 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 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Level I Trauma Center ED in a short-term acute care hospital setting
• General ED serving combined adult/pediatric population
• Average patient ratios of 1:6 on both day and night shifts
• Night shift, 4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Required to work every other weekend
• Cross training and floating to other campuses and ED observation units required within scope
• Assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses
• Travelers will not be assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system used
• Open to block scheduling

• Active or pending CT RN license (Compact accepted)
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• NIHSS, PALS, ENPC, and CPI certifications preferred
• 2 years of ED experience required, though 1.5 years from a Level I Trauma Center or with travel experience will be considered
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred, especially from a facility with 500+ beds, inner-city/urban location, and an ED larger than 60 beds
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemption

• Level I Trauma Center at a large academic medical center with over 1,500 staffed beds
• Responsibilities include managing shock/trauma cases, gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Skills needed include cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG interpretation, and IV therapy
• Experience with psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and managing violent behavior may be required
• Neurological care experience including CVA, neuro-trauma, and spinal cord injury may be needed
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation preferred
• Travelers may be obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• First-time travelers are accepted
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require manager approval
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the hospital
• Former staff members must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years before returning as a traveler
• Longer contract lengths between 13-26 weeks will be considered

American Traveler Job  #P-767916. 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
- 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.