Travel ICU Float Pool RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/06/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 6, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment requiring float flexibility across two campuses and a CT/compact RN license.

• ICU float pool position within a Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital system
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Floats between two campuses (sharing a parking lot with shuttle service) across 5 ICU specialties and step-down units
• Must float to step-down units as needed, including a pulmonary stepdown unit with 1:3 ratios
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• TNCC certification preferred
• Required skills include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, care of ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, and cardiac monitoring/dysrhythmia management
• Experience with EVD (external ventricular drain) preferred
• Experience with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine/booster required with religious or medical exemption only

• Must start by 12/18/2026 to meet winter coverage needs
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local radius restrictions waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
• Travelers obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous perm staff must be separated from the health system for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler

American Traveler Job  #P-772520. 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 - 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.