Emergency Room Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,221/weekOverview
- Start Date08/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care1,522 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 28, 2026
- Length: 26 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and a compact or CT RN license.
Details
- Work in the Emergency Department of a Level I Trauma Center at a short-term acute care hospital
- General ED serving combined adult/pediatric populations
- STEMI and Stroke Certified facility
- Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
- Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
- Required to work every other weekend
- Primarily assigned to one campus with possibility of crosstraining and floating to other campuses and ED observation units
- No on-call requirements
- Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active RN license (Compact or CT State license) required
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC, NIHSS
- Preferred certifications: CPI, ENPC, PALS
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, 1.5 years accepted from a Level I Trauma facility or with travel experience
- Level I Trauma experience required
- Level II Trauma experience preferred
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Epic charting experience preferred
- Pending license accepted for consideration
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
Additional Information
- Deliver emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute and trauma presentations, including gunshot wounds, traumatic amputations, and multisystem organ dysfunction
- Manage cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
- Provide care for psychiatric emergencies including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and managing violent behavior
- Perform IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, and blood product administration
- Skilled in respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management, intubation, and ABG interpretation
- Experience with neurological emergencies such as CVA, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury
- Apply splints and manage orthopedic trauma cases as needed
- Utilize isolation precautions and PPE per facility protocol
- Contracts of 13-26 weeks will be considered
- Open to accommodating block scheduling
- RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must live outside a 75-mile radius of the facility
- Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
- One reference required for consideration
- Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
Facility
Yale-New Haven Hospital
5 nurses recommend working with Yale-New Haven Hospital
Pros
Always given very easy assignments. Their MICU is combined with the MICU stepdown so travelers were put in stepdown once a week but it’s a 1:3 ratio there and assignments were fair
Cons
Very large unit so hard to get to know everyone/find people to help sometimes

- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,522 beds
Employer
American Traveler
79 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Responsive and friendly recruiter I had Amanda and she was great!
Cons
Rates where a little bit low and no travel reimbursement
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About New Haven, CT
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in New Haven, CT here's what you should know:- The cost of living in New Haven is slightly higher than the national average, primarily due to housing costs.
- Wages may be competitive but should be considered in relation to the cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 82°F, and average lows are around 63°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 39°F, and average lows are around 24°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in New Haven, but availability may vary depending on the season and demand.
- New Haven is relatively car-friendly, but it also has a well-established public transportation system, including buses and a commuter rail line connecting to other major cities.
- New Haven is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
- Common health issues may include asthma and cardiovascular diseases.
- There is a significant population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- New Haven offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, and it is known for its arts and music culture.
- There are also opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, including parks and recreational facilities.
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