MS/Tele RN
Bridgeport, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,414/weekOverview
- Start Date11/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens367 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 6, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg Tele RN for a night shift position at a Level II Trauma Center requiring telemetry skills and a 1:6 patient ratio.
Details
- Med/Surg Tele unit within a short-term acute care hospital
- Level II Trauma Center with 426 staffed beds
- Patient ratio of 1:6
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
- Required to work every other weekend
- Floating required as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
- Free parking available
Requirements
- Active RN license (Compact or CT State)
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Telemetry skills required (certification not required)
- Must pass EKG/Telemetry exam prior to starting
- Trauma Center experience at a large facility required
Additional Information
- Part of the Yale New Haven Health System
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
- Facility allows up to 7 days of auto-approved RTO
- Returning perm staff must be separated for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
- Local candidates are not accepted unless a 75-mile radius rule exception applies
Facility
Bridgeport Hospital
3 nurses recommend working with Bridgeport Hospital

Pros
Traveler friendly, easy parking
Cons
Cost of living, inexperienced management and high turn over rates, not a safe facility for nurse/tech license
- Childrens
- 367 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
About Bridgeport, CT
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Bridgeport, CT here's what you should know:- Bridgeport's cost of living is higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to 22°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available, but they may require some searching and planning.
- Bridgeport is car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses and trains are also available for getting around the city and nearby areas.
- Bridgeport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bridgeport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, beaches, and hiking trails in the area.
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