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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department night shift position requiring Level I trauma center experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Emergency Department setting within a Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care hospital
• Combined adult/pediatric general ED patient population
• Average patient ratios of 1:6 on both day and night shifts
• Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 19:00-7:00
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Cross training and floating between hospital campuses required within scope
• Assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating 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, and TNCC certifications required
• NIHSS, PALS certifications required
• CPI and ENPC certifications preferred
• 2 years of ED experience required, though 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or travel hospital may be considered
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital, Level I, and Level II trauma experience preferred
• Experience with pediatric and adult emergency conditions including abdominal pain, asthma, burns, seizures, and infections
• Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, and blood product administration required
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKGs
• Experience with psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis and suicidal patients
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

• Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, respiratory, and psychiatric cases
• Participate in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response protocols
• Assist with procedures such as splinting, chest tube management, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemption
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed, with RTO over 7 days requiring approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Previous perm staff must be separated for at least 2 years before returning as a traveler
• Local radius restrictions are waived specifically for this 10-week winter coverage assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-781240. 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
- 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.