Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler, LLC.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 Insurance Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and CT/compact RN licensure for a short-term winter contract.

The role emphasizes ED care for both adult and pediatric populations, with strict vaccination requirements and no on-call duties. The assignment runs for 10 weeks starting by 12/18/2026 across one campus, with potential rotations and a generous benefits package for travel nurses.

Qualifications

• Active CT or compact RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required.
• 2 years ED experience required, though 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or similar large facility may be considered.
• Level I Trauma Center experience required.
• Community hospital experience required; Teaching hospital experience preferred.
• Epic charting experience preferred.
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation.
• Experience managing trauma patients including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations preferred.
• 1 professional reference required.

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center, short term acute care facility with 1,567 staffed beds.
• General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric population.
• Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts.
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
• Every other weekend required.
• No on-call requirements.
• Cross training and floating between hospital campuses required within scope.
• Assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses.
• Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units.
• Uses Epic charting system.
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage.
• Must start by 12/18/2026.
• No holiday RTO permitted.
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed.
• Local radius restrictions waived for this assignment.
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted.
• COVID vaccine/booster required with religious or medical exemption only.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Returning staff must be separated from permanent employment for 2 years to be eligible as a traveler.
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS

ACLS

TNCC

ED experience

Trauma center

Epic charting

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and CT/compact RN licensure for a short-term winter contract.

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• 2 years of ED experience required, though 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or similar large facility may be considered
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience managing trauma patients including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations preferred
• 1 professional reference required

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma Center, short term acute care facility with 1,567 staffed beds
• General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric population
• Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Cross training and floating between hospital campuses required within scope
• Assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses
• Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage
• Must start by 12/18/2026
• No holiday RTO permitted
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local radius restrictions waived for this assignment
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine/booster required with religious or medical exemption only
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning staff must be separated from permanent employment for 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-771915

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