Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 86,000 - 116,000; Full time

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Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a Level I Trauma Center travel assignment. CT or compact RN license and TNCC/ACLS/BLS certifications are required. The position features a 13-week assignment, 36 hours per week, with days from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and every other weekend. Travel reimbursements and guaranteed hours are included.

Join a large academic center with cross-training across campuses and Epic charting experience preferred. Start date: Sep 25, 2026.

Qualifications

• Active ER RN license CT or Compact, in good standing.
• CT or compact RN license required; 2 years ER experience preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS, PALS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving adult and pediatric patients.
• rotate across campuses as needed and cross-train between facilities.
• Maintain patient care with 1:5-6 ratio during day and night shifts.
• Follow Epic charting system for documentation.

Skills

ER nursing

CT license

Compact license

TNCC

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

PALS

Epic charting

Education

RN license CT or Compact

Tools

Epic

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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Assignment Overview

Overview

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Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 25, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

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Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ER RN for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a CT or compact RN license and TNCC/ACLS/BLS certifications.

Details

• Work in a General Emergency Department serving combined adult and pediatric patients


• Level I Trauma Center with STEMI and Stroke Certified designations


• Average patient ratio of 1:5-6 for both day and night shifts


• Day shift schedule of three 12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM


• Every other weekend required


• No on-call requirements


• Cross-training and floating between multiple hospital campuses required


• Assigned to one primary campus with possibility of rotating to others


• Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units


• Guaranteed hours included in this assignment


• Epic charting system preferred

Requirements

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required, pending license accepted


• BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS, and PALS certifications required


• CPI and ENPC certifications preferred


• 2 years of ER experience preferred, will consider 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or comparable hospital


• Community hospital experience required


• Teaching hospital and Level I/II trauma center experience preferred


• Experience with Epic charting system preferred


• Skills managing pediatric, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and trauma emergencies required


• Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, and cardiac monitoring required


• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of adult and pediatric conditions including trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, and neurological cases


• Facility is a large academic Level I Trauma Center with over 1,500 staffed beds


• First-time travelers are accepted for this position


• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate


• Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler


• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require additional approval


• Flu vaccination is required with no declinations accepted


• COVID-19 booster required unless a religious or medical exemption applies


• Travelers must be prepared to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,214/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$28,782

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$115,128

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$828/wk

Regular Hours

$23.00 x 36 hours/wk = $828

Weekly Stipends

$1,386/wk

Lodging

$130.00 x 7 days = $910

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,214/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,993 - $2,214. The $2,214 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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