Travel Stepdown RN

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

• Specialty:
  Stepdown
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/13/2026
• 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 13, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Stepdown RN for a 10-week winter assignment at a Level I Trauma Center requiring 2 years of pediatric experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Pediatric Stepdown unit in a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Average patient ratio of 1:4
• Day shift, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Epic charting system used
• 10-week contract for winter coverage

• Active CT or compact RN license required (or in process, pending license accepted)
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, pediatric experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy/phlebotomy, central line care, chest tube management, NG tube insertion/management, and post-acute abdominal surgery care
• Experience with extremity fracture/cast care and ostomy/cleft-lip care
• 1 professional reference required

• Provide nursing care to pediatric patients in a stepdown unit setting
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local radius restriction waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
• Previously employed staff must have been separated for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job  #P-781351. 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
- Telemetry
- Pediatric Stepdown

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.