Travel Critical Care Float ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Critical Care Float
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/04/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a float pool position requiring a CT or compact RN license and the ability to float across multiple ICU specialties and step-down units.

• Float pool position within the ICU, floating between two campuses sharing a parking lot and shuttle service
• Floats across 5 ICU specialties and step-down units, including a pulmonary step-down unit with 1:3 ratios
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system
• Level I Trauma Center, short-term acute care facility with 1,567 staffed beds

• Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (TNCC preferred)
• Trauma Level I experience at a large facility required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Experience with ventilated patients and continuous IV sedation
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with External ventricular drain (EVD) preferred
• Experience with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• 1 professional reference required

• Provide direct ICU-level nursing care across multiple specialty units and campuses
• Must float within scope to meet facility staffing needs
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
• Former staff must have been separated from permanent employment for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-781340. 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.