Emergency Department Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring a CT or compact RN license and recent trauma center experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Emergency Department of a large short-term acute care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center with diverse, high-acuity adult and pediatric patient populations
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 to 19:00
• Assigned to one primary campus with potential cross-training and floating to other campuses as needed
• Patient ratios average 1:6 across days, nights, and weekends
• Use of Epic EMR system
• No trauma/rescue room, triage, or locked behavioral health unit assignments for travelers
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call responsibility
• Primary responsibilities include delivering critical assessment, stabilization, and care to emergency department patients in a fast-paced trauma setting
• May be required to float to similar units within the organization according to departmental needs after cross-training
• Not responsible for triage, trauma/rescue rooms, or locked behavioral health unit cases
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Facility allows up to 7 days RTO to be auto-approved; requests exceeding this require approval
• If scheduled weekend shift is missed, a make-up shift must be completed on another weekend during the same schedule period
• Returning permanent staff must have a 2-year separation before being eligible for traveler consideration
• Parking is available for $125 per month
• Compliance with hospital policies and participation in emergency response or natural disaster activities is required
• Team-oriented environment in an academic Level I trauma center

Requirements

• Active CT or compact state RN license required (pending license accepted if in process)
• BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required
• At least 1.5 years of recent emergency department experience in a similar trauma center setting required; 2 years preferred
• Must not have prior disciplinary actions on nursing license
• Must have prior large trauma center experience
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted and COVID vaccination/booster required (exemptions for medical/religious only)
• Must live at least 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel status; locals not permitted

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