American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/20/2026
- Duration: 10 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 20, 2026
- Length: 10 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced ER RN for a short 10-week winter contract requiring Level I Trauma experience and current TNCC, ACLS, and BLS certifications.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center emergency department in a large academic medical center
- General ED serving combined adult/pediatric population
- Average patient ratios of 1:6 on both day and night shifts
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00-7:00
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Will crosstrain and float to other campuses and ED observation units as needed
- Epic EMR used for charting
- Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
Requirements
- Active or pending CT RN license (Compact accepted)
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required; ENPC, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI preferred
- Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; 1.5 years considered for candidates from a Level I Trauma Center or with travel experience
- Level I Trauma Center experience required; Level II experience preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred, especially for candidates from facilities with 500+ beds, inner city/urban locations, or EDs larger than 60 beds
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
- Skilled in managing respiratory emergencies including intubation assistance and BiPAP/CPAP management
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
- Neuro-trauma experience including CVA, TBI, and spinal cord injury management preferred
- 1 professional reference required
- Must complete Flu vaccine with no declinations accepted; COVID booster exemption available for religious or medical reasons only
Additional Information
- This is a 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage
- Local radius restrictions are waived for this assignment
- No holiday RTO permitted and no more than 5 days of RTO allowed for the contract
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Pending license candidates accepted
- Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
- Travelers are expected to participate in any natural disaster or emergency response activity as needed
- Scheduling flexibility for block schedules is available
- Assigned to one primary campus with possible rotation to other campuses and ED observation units
American Traveler Job ID #P-772564. 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
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.