SICU RN
Bridgeport, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,558/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration10 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens367 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 20, 2026
- Length: 10 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Surgical ICU RN for a 10-week winter coverage assignment requiring CT compact license and SICU experience.
Details
- Surgical ICU (SICU) unit in a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
- Level II Trauma Center within the Yale New Haven Health System
- 10-week contract assignment for winter coverage only
- Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:00 PM)
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required, including to Milford Campus
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Epic EMR required
Requirements
- Active or compact RN license (CT state license required)
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 1 year of SICU experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Experience with respiratory/thoracic care, BiPAP/CPAP management, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Experience caring for ventilated patients
- IV therapy, arterial line, and central line management experience
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response experience, including management of dysrhythmias
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Proficiency with isolation precautions and PPE
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
- 1 professional reference required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to critically ill surgical ICU patients
- Must start by 12/18/2026 to meet assignment timeline
- No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
- Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
- Local radius restrictions waived for this 10-week assignment
- Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a travel candidate
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
- Free parking available
- First-time travelers may be considered
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
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
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 Bridgeport, CT
As a Travel Surgical ICU 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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