Travel Med Surg​/Telemetry RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/11/2026
• 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:
  
  Dec 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring a CT or compact RN license and at least 2 years of recent specialty experience.

• Short term acute care, Level I Trauma Center hospital setting
• Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit
• Average patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:00)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Epic EMR used
• 10-week winter coverage contract

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required, pending license accepted if active prior to start date
• BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required, 1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, central and PICC line management, and peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with wound care/wound vac, IV insulin protocols, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Experience with non-invasive airway management, oral suctioning, and oxygen administration
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, religious or medical exemptions only

• Provide direct patient care within a Med/Surg Telemetry unit at a large academic Level I Trauma Center
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local radius restrictions waived for this assignment
• No holiday RTO permitted; maximum of 5 RTO days allowed
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities

American Traveler Job  #P-781335. 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 - Med/Surg Tele

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.