Travel Neuro ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Neuro ICU
• 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: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro ICU RN for a 10-week night shift contract at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years of experience and NIHSS, ACLS, and BLS certifications.

• Neuro ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center academic medical facility
• Average patient ratio of 1:2 for both day and night shifts
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00)
• 10-week contract assignment
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to sister SICU unit as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic charting system used

• Active or pending CT (compact) RN license accepted
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Prior Neuro ICU experience preferred
• Trauma Level I or travel experience required for consideration
• Travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required (medical/religious exemptions only)

• Provide critical care nursing to neuro ICU patients including stroke, TBI, and post-neurosurgical cases
• Manage EVDs, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocols, and other neuro-critical interventions
• Perform respiratory and cardiovascular critical care skills including ventilator management, arterial line care, and vasoactive drip titration
• Work within a large academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center environment
• Participate in emergency or natural disaster response activities as needed
• No holiday RTO permitted and maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Radius restriction waived for this 10-week assignment
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-772518. 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 - Neuro 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.