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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
This Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) registered nurse (RN) position is located in New Britain, Connecticut. The role involves supporting a Respiratory Step Down Unit focused on vent-dependent, respiratory patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of work. The position entails working 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required.
Job Details:
- Location: New Britain, Connecticut
- Specialty: Long Term Acute Care (LTAC)
- Shift: 12-Hour Nights | 7:00 PM 7:30 AM
- Schedule: Night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, BLS (Basic Life Support) certification, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred; 0+ years of experience; experience with respiratory/vented patients strongly preferred; prior travel experience is not required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with respiratory/vented patients; ability to perform IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex and simple wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, Foley care, port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements.
- Responsibilities: Support respiratory and vent-dependent patients in a specialty care setting; perform various clinical procedures as outlined; float to similar units as needed first.
- Additional Information: Profiles must be clean and easy to follow. Candidates should clearly note their experience with respiratory/vented patients, if applicable.
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 #1279642. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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