American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 23, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring TNCC, ACLS, BLS, and prior trauma experience.
Details
- Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department serving a combined adult/pediatric population
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
- Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Float within scope to other campuses and ED observation as needed based on 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
- Uses Epic charting system
- Open to accommodating block schedules
- Assignment length is 13 weeks with option for longer contracts up to 26 weeks
Requirements
- Active CT or compact RN license required
- BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
- ENPC, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 1.5 years accepted from a Level I Trauma facility or with travel experience
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Level II Trauma experience preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Skills in IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, and blood product administration required
- Experience managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
- Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation required; ventilator care and intubation preferred
- Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, and continuous IV sedation/paralytics required
- Neurological care experience including CVA, neuro-trauma, and spinal cord injury required; ICP monitoring preferred
- Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition required
- Experience managing shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
- Ability to apply splints required; ortho trauma experience preferred
- 1 professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide emergency nursing care within a Level I Trauma Center at a large academic medical center
- Participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
- RTO requests up to 7 days can be auto-approved; requests beyond 7 days require additional approval
- Local candidates not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
American Traveler Job ID #P-762247. 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.