Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Free Online CEUs

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Medical ICU travel assignment in Connecticut. The 10-bed ICU operates as part of a Level II Trauma Center with a Yale New Haven Health System affiliation.

Night shifts are 3x12 hours (19:00–07:30) with weekend rotation. Requirements include an active CT or Compact RN license, BLS/ACLS, Epic charting proficiency, and a minimum of two years ICU experience.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required (1.5 years for Level I trauma or travel experience).
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Epic charting experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention.
• Participate in emergency response activities as needed, including natural disasters.
• Floating to other units as needed.
• Night shift with 3x12 hour schedule (19:00–07:30).
• Part of Yale New Haven Health System.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

ACLS

BLS

Ventilator management

IV therapy

Central line care

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience, ACLS, BLS, and Epic charting proficiency.

Requirements

• Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required (1.5 years considered for candidates with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, HFNC, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with CVP monitoring, IABP, and pre/post cardiac cath care
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and managing continuous IV sedation/paralytics
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Proficient in 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition and IV insulin protocols
• 1 professional reference required

Responsibilities

• 10-bed Medical ICU within a short term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
• Level II Trauma Center
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Works every other weekend
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Free parking available
• Provide direct care to critically ill medical ICU patients requiring advanced monitoring and intervention
• Participate in emergency response activities as needed, including natural disasters
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Part of the Yale New Haven Health System

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