American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/04/2026
- Duration: 10 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
- Length: 10 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical ICU position on night shift, requiring 2+ years of ICU experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and Epic charting proficiency.
Details
- 10-bed Medical ICU within a short term acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center
- 3x12 Night shift schedule, 19:00-7:30
- 10-week contract for winter coverage only, must start by 12/18/2026
- Works every other weekend and floats as needed
- Uses Epic for charting
Requirements
- Active or compact CT RN license required (Compact accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- NIHSS certification preferred
- Epic EMR experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial/central line management, PICC lines, and blood product administration
- Experience with ventilator care, HFNC, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Experience with continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade management
- Skilled in managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure patients
- Experience obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKG/ECG
- Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE use
- Familiarity with IV insulin protocols
- 1 professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a Medical ICU setting with a focus on critical, complex cases
- Part of the Yale New Haven Health System with free parking available
- No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
- Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed during the contract period
- Local radius restrictions are waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
- Candidates must have been separated from prior staff employment at this health system for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID-19 vaccine and booster required, with exemptions only for religious or medical reasons
- First-time travelers are not preferred for this role; prior travel or Level I trauma experience accepted in lieu of full 2 years of experience
American Traveler Job ID #P-781247. 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 - ICU
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.