Travel Long Term Acute Care RN - $2,505 per week

Cross Country Nurses; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing/ housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Long Term Acute Care assignment in New Britain, Connecticut. This LTAC RN will work on MRU/CMU units with cross-unit float opportunities and handle complex patient management in a specialized setting.

The role requires 1–2 years of clinical RN experience, BLS certification (ACLS preferred), and willingness to travel. 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, with a travel employment type.

Qualifications

• RN license with 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting.
• Must hold current BLS; ACLS certification is preferred.
• Experience with respiratory or vented patients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• IV starts, drips, medication administration, blood draws, EKGs, medication titrations.
• Glucose monitoring and wound care management.
• Airway care, suctioning, urinary catheterization, port access, and central line dressings.

Skills

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Job description

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: 10/12/2026

Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) Registered Nurse (RN) position in a specialized medical environment. The role involves providing care to medically complex patients with cardiac monitoring, including LVAD, cerebrovascular accidents, acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, wounds, and ventilated patients. The RN will work primarily on the Medical Rehabilitation Unit (MRU) and Coronary Monitoring Unit (CMU), with cross-unit float opportunities. This position requires clinical expertise in complex patient management and adherence to unit-specific procedures.

Job Details

Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week

Required Qualifications

RN license with 1-2 years of experience in a clinical setting; prior travel experience preferred. Must hold current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with respiratory or vented patients.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required. Orientation takes place every Monday; profiles must be accurate and complete for review.

Additional Information

The RN will be responsible for IV starts, drips, medication administration, blood draws, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac management, wound dressings, airway care, suctioning, urinary catheterization, port access, central line dressings, and wound measurements. Willingness to obtain or currently have justifiably declined influenza vaccinations; personal or religious declinations are not accepted.

Benefits

• 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 #1320358.

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