American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CCU - Coronary Care for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CCU - Coronary Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CCU position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring ACLS, BLS, and CT or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Work in the CCU of a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
- Primarily SDU assignments with occasional ICU coverage and potential floating to other units
- Average patient ratio of 1:3 across day, night, and weekend shifts
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00-19:00)
- Every other weekend coverage required
- Float to PCU, other ICUs, and SRC campus as needed
- No on-call responsibilities
- Uses Epic EMR
Requirements
- Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
- Current certifications: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent CCU/ICU experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I trauma or travel experience)
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
- Experience with care of ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs
- Experience with continuous IV sedation and cardiac monitoring/emergency response
- Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
- One professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing support within a large academic, Level I Trauma Center setting
- 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 exemption only
- Candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius of the hospital to be considered
- Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Facility can auto-approve up to 7 days of requested time off
American Traveler Job ID #P-766356. 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 - ICU
About American Traveler
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.