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:
  
  11/20/2026
• Duration:
  10 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

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

• ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center and Academic Medical Center
• 3x12 or 4x12 Day shift schedule (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 requirements
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Experience with care of ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs required
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and cardiac monitoring required
• Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias required
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE required
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing services to ICU patients including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Must start by 12/18/2026 to meet contract timeline
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local radius restrictions waived for this 10-week assignment
• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
• Travelers may be obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities
• Required to complete 4 hours of RN modules prior to start and annually

American Traveler Job  #P-781291. 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 - 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.