Travel ER RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED
- Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  ED
  - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/20/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for an Emergency Department position requiring CT or compact RN license and Level I Trauma Center experience.

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department setting at a short-term acute care hospital
• General ED serving combined adult and pediatric patients
• Patient ratios average 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Night shift schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Will float between campuses within scope as needed
• Assigned to one primary campus with possible rotation to other campuses
• Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• Epic EMR used, experience preferred

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and NIHSS certifications required
• PALS certification required
• CPI and ENPC certifications preferred
• 2 years of ED experience required, though 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or community hospital setting may be considered
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in managing trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and psychiatric emergencies
• Experience with IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Ability to interpret EKGs and manage dysrhythmias
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with medical or religious exemptions only

• Provide emergency nursing care across a broad range of pediatric and adult presentations including trauma, cardiac, neurological, and psychiatric cases
• Participate in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response protocols
• Support isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates with pending license status will be accepted
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility, though this radius restriction is waived for this assignment
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• No holiday RTO permitted for this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval

American Traveler Job  #P-781243. 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
- Emergency Dept

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.