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, flexible
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Variable, 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 position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and a CT or compact RN license.

• Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department within a short-term acute care hospital
• Average patient ratios of 1:6 for day and night shifts
• Day shift (4x12 hours, 11:00-23:00) and evening shift (4x12 hours, 15:00-3:00) available
• Every other weekend required
• Will cross train and float to other campuses including Observation, York Street Campus ED, and Saint Raphael Campus ED
• No on-call requirements
• Epic EMR used for charting, preferred experience
• Travelers are assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses and ED observation
• Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units

• Active or pending CT RN license or compact license accepted
• Current certifications required: TNCC, ACLS, BLS
• NIHSS and PALS certifications required
• CPI and ENPC certifications preferred
• 2 years of ED experience preferred; 1.5 years considered for candidates with Level I Trauma or travel experience
• Level I and II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• First-time travelers considered only with Epic experience
• Experience with psychiatric emergencies, IV therapy, respiratory management, neurological care, and cardiac monitoring required
• Skills in managing dysrhythmias, EKG interpretation, and multisystem organ dysfunction required
• 1 professional reference required

• This is a 10-week winter coverage contract only, starting no later than 12/18/2026
• Provide emergency nursing care across trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and orthopedic patient presentations
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Participate in care for gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and ortho trauma cases
• No holiday RTO permitted and no more than 5 days of RTO allowed during this contract
• Local radius restrictions are waived for this 10-week assignment
• Travelers must have been separated from this health system for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemption only
• Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or other emergency response activities as needed

American Traveler Job  #P-781238. 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.