American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Guilford, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/20/2026
- 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 20, 2026
- Length: 10 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring TNCC, ACLS, and BLS certifications.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department, combined Adult/Pediatric
- Short Term Acute Care facility with 1,567 staffed beds
- 3x12 Hour Day shifts (7:00-19:00 or 9:00-21:00)
- Average patient ratio of 1:6
- Weekend rotation required (every other weekend)
- No on-call requirements
- Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
- Open to block scheduling
- Assigned to one campus with possible rotation to other campuses
- Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active RN license, CT or Compact required
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- PALS and NIHSS certifications preferred
- Minimum 1.5-2 years of ED experience required, with preference for experience at a similar hospital
- Travel experience required, though candidates with 1-2 completed assignments and 3+ years of experience will be considered
- Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Experience with pediatric and adult ED patient populations required
- Skills in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation required
- Experience managing psychiatric and behavioral health patients required
- IV therapy and phlebotomy skills required, including IV starts and maintenance
- One professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a broad range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and psychiatric emergencies
- Perform splinting and manage orthopedic trauma cases
- Participate in isolation precautions and PPE protocols
- Royal blue scrubs required
- No holiday RTO permitted, maximum of 5 days RTO allowed during the assignment
- Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility, though radius restriction waived for this 10-week assignment
- Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID vaccine and booster required with medical or religious exemption only
American Traveler Job ID #P-772565. 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 - Emergency Dept
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.