Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in a specialized Respiratory Step-Down Unit. Located at a healthcare facility, this role involves providing care for respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients in a medical environment that emphasizes complex respiratory care rather than traditional medical/surgical services. The position offers a 12-hour day shift and every other weekend work.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education, and Experience: State licensure as an RN with 1-2 years of experience, prior travel experience preferred. Experience with respiratory or vent-dependent patients strongly preferred.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Position Responsibilities: Providing patient care in respiratory-focused units, including responsibilities such as IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound care, Trach care, suctioning, Foley care, port access, and central line dressing.
- Unit Information: Willing to float to similar units such as Respiratory Care Unit, Medically Complex Rehabilitation, and Traumatic Brain Injury units.
- Additional Information: Must have 1-2 years of relevant RN experience; prior travel experience is preferred. Must be able to work every other weekend and adhere to unit-specific procedures and protocols.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1309233. 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: Registered Nurse / Long Term Acute Care
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus