Surgical ICU RN
Bridgeport, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical ICU position requiring CT compact license and at least 1-2 years of ICU experience.

Details

• Surgical ICU (SICU) unit in a short-term acute care hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Float to Milford campus as needed
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Epic EMR used, experience required

Requirements

• Active CT RN license (Compact accepted)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 1 year of SICU experience required (2 years preferred; 1.5 years accepted with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, Trauma Level I, and Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, IV therapy, arterial and central line management
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in respiratory/thoracic care including BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to surgical ICU patients, including hemodynamic monitoring and respiratory support
• Part of the Yale New Haven Health System with free parking available
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious/medical exemptions only
• Previous staff must be separated from employment for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Local candidates not accepted; must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met