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, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 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 contract at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2 years of ICU experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
• 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 on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic EMR
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (NIHSS preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
• Skills required:
  
  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
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemption only

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• No RTO allowed during holidays, with a maximum of 5 RTO days for this assignment
• Local radius restrictions are waived for this 10-week assignment
• Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed

American Traveler Job  #P-772515. 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.