American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Guilford, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 30, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department requiring TNCC, ACLS, and BLS certifications along with CT or compact RN licensure.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department, combined adult/pediatric population
- Average patient ratio of 1:6
- Evening shift, 3x12 hours (15:00-03:00)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
- Assigned to one campus with possible rotation to other campuses
- Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
- Epic charting system used
Requirements
- Active CT or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- NIHSS and PALS certifications preferred
- 2 years of ED experience preferred, minimum 1.5 years from a similar hospital accepted
- Prior travel experience preferred, with flexibility for candidates with 3+ years of experience and 1-2 completed travel assignments
- Level I or Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
- Teaching and community hospital experience preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Skilled in pediatric emergency care, trauma/shock management, cardiac monitoring, and respiratory interventions
- 1 professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide emergency care across a broad range of conditions including trauma, cardiac, neurological, psychiatric, and pediatric cases
- Royal blue scrub color required
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
- Previously employed staff must have a 2-year separation before returning as a traveler
- RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
- Local candidates are not accepted; candidates within 75 miles of the facility are considered local
- Guaranteed hours included for this assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-767509. 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 - 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.