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: 11/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department requiring prior trauma experience and TNCC, ACLS, and BLS certifications.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department in a large academic medical center
- Night shift, 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:00
- Average patient ratios of 1:6 days and 1:6 nights
- Assigned to one campus with possible rotation to other campuses and ED observation
- Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
- Cross-training to other campuses and ED observation may be required
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Epic EMR used, experience preferred
- 13-week assignment with option for longer contracts up to 26 weeks
- Block scheduling accommodated
Requirements
- Active or pending CT RN license (Compact accepted)
- Required certifications: TNCC, ACLS, BLS
- Preferred certifications: CPI, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS
- 2 years of ED experience preferred, minimum 1.5 years from a similar hospital considered
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Experience with psychiatric patients, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and arterial line management
- Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ventilated patient care preferred
- Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics
- Neurological care experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, and neuro-trauma
- Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Ability to obtain 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management
- Orthopedic trauma and splinting skills preferred
- 1 professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center setting treating shock/trauma, gunshot wounds, and traumatic injuries
- Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
- RTO greater than 7 days requires facility approval
- Must have been separated from facility for 2 years to return as a traveler
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
- First-time travelers accepted
- Pending license candidates accepted
- Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
American Traveler Job ID #P-767916. 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.