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: 3

American Traveler is hiring a Surgical ICU RN for a 10-week winter coverage night shift assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring CT/compact RN license and 2 years of SICU experience.

• Surgical Intensive Care Unit at a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center with over 1,500 staffed beds
• Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-7:00)
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Float to step-down unit as needed and potential to float to sister neuro ICU unit
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Cares for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure requiring airway management and IV drip management

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of SICU experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Epic charting experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, and ABG interpretation
• Skilled in continuous IV sedation and titrating vasoactive drips
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
• 1 professional reference required
• Pending license accepted if active prior to start date

• Provide critical care nursing to surgical ICU patients including post-craniotomy and GI surgery cases
• Manage patients with acute/chronic renal failure and IV insulin protocols
• No holiday RTO permitted for this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local radius restrictions waived for this specific 10-week assignment
• Must be gone 2 years from facility to return as a traveler if previously employed on staff
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must start by 12/18/2026
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with medical or religious exemption only

American Traveler Job  #P-772523. 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
- Surgical 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.