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:
  10 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: 10 weeks
• Openings: 7

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a CT or compact RN license and 2 years of ICU experience.

• Work in the ICU of a Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care hospital
• 1,567 total staffed beds
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Average patient ratio of 1:3 across days, nights, and weekends
• Every other weekend (EOW) coverage required
• Floating required to PCU, other ICUs, and SRC campus as needed
• No call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required, or candidate must apply prior to submission as CT licensure takes 15-21 business days to issue
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Skills needed: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care/management, care of ventilated patients, interpretation of ABGs, continuous IV sedation, cardiac monitoring and emergency response, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Trauma Level I or large trauma center experience required
• 1 reference required for consideration
• Must be gone 2 years to return as a traveler if previously employed as permanent staff

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and multisystem organ support
• Follow isolation precautions and PPE protocols as part of professional care standards
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID vaccine and booster accepted only with religious or medical exemption
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed during the contract
• Local radius restrictions waived for this specific 10-week assignment
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Must be available to start by 12/18/2026

American Traveler Job  #P-772514. 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.