Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
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 Neuro ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center, requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and active CT licensure.

Details

• Work setting is a large, Level I Trauma Center academic medical center with over 1,500 staffed beds
• Assignment is in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Patient ratio averages 1:2 on both day and night shifts
• Shift is nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:00)
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Parking is available at a cost of approximately $125/month

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required; pending licensure is accepted, but application must be submitted prior to consideration (CT license takes 15–21 business days to issue)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required within the specialty; candidates with 1.5 years may be considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Neuro ICU experience is required
• Experience at a large Trauma Center setting is required
• Level I Trauma experience is preferred
• Proficiency in ICU skills including IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, continuous IV sedation, CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• 1 professional reference required for consideration
• Flu vaccination is required; declinations are not accepted
• COVID vaccination required; religious or medical exemptions are accepted
• Candidates must not have any disciplinary actions or priors on their nursing license

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive neuro ICU nursing care, including neurological assessment, ICP monitoring, post-neurosurgery management, CVA/stroke management, and cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Block scheduling is not available for this position
• RTO of up to 7 days may be approved; requests exceeding 7 days require additional facility approval
• Former permanent staff of this health system must have been separated for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pre-start and annual online modules are required (approximately 4 hours for RN) and must be completed before the assignment begins