Travel ICU 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:
  
  11/06/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Level I Trauma Center night shift position requiring CT/compact RN licensure and SICU experience.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) setting within a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
• 13-week assignment with every other weekend required
• Float to step down unit as needed within scope
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR used, experience required

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Trauma center experience at a large facility required
• Skilled in airway management, IV drip titration, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Proficient in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and interpretation of ABGs
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure in a high-acuity SICU environment
• Participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
• Returning staff must have been separated from permanent employment for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval

American Traveler Job  #P-772562. 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.