American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 9, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pulmonary Step Down/PCU position requiring ventilator, telemetry, and tracheostomy experience at a Level I Trauma Center.
Details
- Pulmonary Step Down Unit caring for patients requiring mechanical ventilation
- PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown work setting
- Average patient ratio of 1:3
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:00)
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
- Epic EMR experience required
Requirements
- Active CT or Compact RN license required prior to start date
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (1.5 years accepted if from a Level I trauma center or large hospital)
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- ICU/Vent/Tele/Tracheostomy experience required
- Ventilator experience is a hard requirement
- Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
- Skills required: IV therapy/phlebotomy, blood product administration, central and peripheral line care, respiratory care including ventilator and tracheostomy management, oxygen administration, cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management, use of rapid response/code teams, isolation precautions/PPE, and cardiac drip management (no titration)
- One professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide care to Pulmonary Step Down patients requiring mechanical ventilation and respiratory support
- Position located at a Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center with 1,567 staffed beds
- Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities if needed
- First-time travelers are accepted
- RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
- Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the hospital
- Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with exemptions only for religious or medical reasons
American Traveler Job ID #P-759833. 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 - Telemetry - Stepdown
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.