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: 11/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) registered nurse (RN) position in a respiratory-focused environment. Based in an evening shift setting, this role involves providing specialized care for vent-dependent and respiratory patients within a 12-hour shift schedule, with every other weekend required. The RN will support patients with complex respiratory needs, working across various units including respiratory care and chronic care units.
Job Details
- Position Description: RN needed for Respiratory Step Down Unit, with ratios of 1:9 during days and 1:12 at night. The role requires working 8-hour evening shifts, totaling 40 hours per week, starting on 11/09/2026 and ending on 02/06/2027.
- Required Qualifications: RN license, 1-2 years of experience, prior travel experience preferred, BLS certification (ACLS preferred), experience with respiratory/ventilated patients strongly preferred, and valid CPR certification.
- Schedule: Evenings, 8 hours per shift, 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: The position involves working in a specialized environment focused on respiratory and medically complex patients. Nurses will be responsible for IV starts, drip administration, blood work, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound care, Trach care, suctioning, Foley care, port access, and central line dressing. Hours may involve splitting time between units, with potential on-site responsibilities across various units such as TRU, RCU, RCU2, SDU, and TRU.
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 #1335360. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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