Burn ICU RN
Bridgeport, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,450/weekOverview
- Start Date12/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration10 weeks
- Facility InformationChildrens367 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
- Length: 10 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Burn ICU position at a Level II Trauma Center requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and a CT or compact RN license.
Details
- Burn Intensive Care Unit (BICU) at a short-term acute care hospital with 426 staffed beds
- Level II Trauma Center within the Yale New Haven Health System
- Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
- Every other weekend required with floating as needed
- May be assigned non-critical patients due to mixed patient population on unit
- Uses Epic EMR
- Free parking available
Requirements
- Active CT or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required
- CCRN, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in specialty required
- Epic charting system experience required
- Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
- Experience with central line and PICC line care/management
- Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Experience with procedural sedation administration/monitoring
- Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring experience preferred
- 1 reference required for consideration
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemption only
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to burn and ICU patients, including respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular care
- No holiday RTO permitted for this assignment
- Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed
- Local radius restrictions waived for this 10-week winter coverage assignment
- Candidates must be gone 2 years from previous employment with the health system to be considered as a traveler
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
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
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 Burn 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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