Critical Care Float RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float Pool position at a large Level I Trauma Academic Medical Center, requiring ICU experience and flexibility to float across multiple specialties and campuses.

Details

• Short-term acute care hospital setting at a Level I Trauma, Academic Medical Center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Critical Care Float Pool covering 5 ICU specialties across two campuses (York Street Campus and Saint Raphael Campus), which are approximately 2 blocks apart with a shuttle available
• Float to step-down units as needed, including a pulmonary step-down unit with a 1:3 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule: 4x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Charting via Epic
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted, but must be active prior to start date)
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Trauma center experience at a large facility required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates
• Clean nursing license with no prior disciplinary actions
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates who were previously permanent staff at this health system must have been separated for at least 2 years to be considered
• RTO of 7 days or fewer may be auto-approved; requests exceeding 7 days require facility approval
• Block scheduling is not available for this position
• Flu vaccine is required — declinations are not accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required; religious or medical exemptions may be considered
• Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as required by the facility
• Parking is available at a cost of approximately $125/month