Stepdown RN
Bridgeport, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Step Down RN for a short-term 10-week winter coverage assignment requiring CT/compact RN licensure and night shift availability.

Details

• Step Down unit in a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds, part of a Level II Trauma Center
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Works every other weekend
• Floating required as needed for the department
• Patient ratio of 1:3
• EMR: Epic (required experience)
• 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage

Requirements

• Active CT or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CPI, PCCN, or CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and use of Rapid Response/Code teams
• Experience with neurological and psychiatric patient populations, including CVA, TBI, and seizure disorders
• Proficiency in IV therapy, central/PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy management
• Knowledge of insulin drip titration and IV insulin protocols
• Experience with pacemakers and post-cardiac procedures such as TAVR and post-MI care
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a Step Down/PCU/IMC telemetry setting
• Must start by December 18, 2026 to meet assignment timeline
• No holiday RTO permitted during this assignment
• Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
• Local radius restrictions are waived for this 10-week assignment
• Candidates must apply for CT licensure prior to submission, as issuance takes 15-21 business days
• Returning staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a travel nurse
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required unless religious or medical exemption applies
• Free parking available on-site
• Facility is part of the Yale New Haven Health System