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: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: A registered nurse (RN) position in a long-term acute care setting located in a healthcare organization. The role involves providing specialized care on a respiratory step-down unit with a focus on ventilator-dependent and respiratory-focused patients. This position offers a 12-hour night shift schedule, requiring every other weekend work, beginning in September 2026 and lasting through December 2026.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; 1-2 years of RN experience, with prior travel experience preferred; BLS certification is required; ACLS certification is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with respiratory/ventilated patients is highly preferred.
Float: Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The RN will work on a respiratory care unit with 36 beds and a respiratory step-down unit with 38 beds. Responsibilities include IV starts, medication drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight cath, Foley care, port access, central line dressings, and wound measurements. The role may involve working on multiple units during shifts, with some time spent on chronic care and trauma units. Candidates must have a clean profile suitable for review and demonstrate experience related to respiratory and vent-dependent patient care.
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 #1303473. 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: 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
New Britain, CT
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
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Healthcareunmatched
Intravenous Therapiesunmatched
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Long-Term Careunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Respiratory Medicineunmatched
Respiratory Therapyunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Tracheotomyunmatched
Ventilatorunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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