Travel ER RN - $2,528 per week

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: 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 an experienced ER RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment in a 16-bed ED Observation Unit, requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and CT/compact RN licensure.

Details

• 16-bed ED Observation Unit, a separate location from the Main ED, providing non-admitted observation level of care
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:00 AM)
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage
• Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both days and nights
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Open to block scheduling
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active or pending CT/compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• ENPC, PALS, NIHSS, and CPI certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ER experience required; 1.5 years considered for candidates with Level I Trauma or travel experience
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial lines, central lines, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs preferred
• Experience with neuro-trauma, CVA, and ICP monitoring preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis and violent behavior
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center setting
• Local radius restriction (75 miles) is waived specifically for this 10-week assignment
• No holiday RTO permitted; maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• First-time travelers accepted if candidate has Epic experience
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions available only for religious or medical reasons
• Travelers may be obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities

American Traveler Job ID #P-772570. 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

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