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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced NICU RN for a travel contract at a large academic Level I Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of experience and NRP certification.

Details

• Position is in the Neonatal ICU (NICU) of a large, short-term acute care academic medical center with over 1,500 staffed beds
• Patient ratio is 1:2–4 depending on census and acuity
• Schedules are organized in 6-week blocks and may include day or night shifts (3x12-hour shifts) based on unit needs
• Day shift runs 7:00–19:00; night shift runs 19:00–7:00
• Travelers will not typically be required to switch between day and night shifts within the same week, except during orientation
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating within scope is required to meet facility needs
• No on-call responsibilities
• Block scheduling requests cannot be accommodated
• Charting is done in Epic

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required (pending licenses accepted if active prior to start date)
• Current BLS and NRP certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of NICU experience required
• Prior experience in a large trauma center or academic medical center required
• Proficiency with IVs, central lines, OG/NG feeds, and phlebotomy required
• No prior disciplinary actions or priors on nursing license
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate
• Former permanent staff of this facility must have been separated for at least 2 years before being considered as a traveler
• RTO of up to 7 days may be auto-approved; requests exceeding 7 days require facility approval
• Flu vaccine is required; declinations are not accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply