ER RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN for a 6-week winter coverage contract at a Level I Trauma Center requiring at least 2 years of ED experience and a CT or compact RN license.

Details

• Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center emergency department serving combined adult/pediatric patients
• Patient ratio of approximately 1:5-6
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 6-week contract assignment with no extensions
• May float between EDs at the York Street Campus and the Saint Raphael Campus
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required (license issuance takes 15-21 business days, so candidates must apply prior to submission)
• BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, PALS, and TNCC certifications required; CPI and ENPC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required (1.5 years considered for candidates with Level I trauma or travel experience)
• Trauma Level I experience required; Trauma Level II experience preferred
• Experience with psychiatric emergencies, IV therapy, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients, chest tubes, and interpreting ABGs preferred
• Experience with neuro-trauma care including CVA, ICP monitoring, and hypothermia protocols
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience managing shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Splinting and ortho trauma management skills preferred
• 1 reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide emergency care across a wide range of trauma, psychiatric, respiratory, neurological, and cardiac cases
• Located within a large academic medical center exceeding 1,000 beds
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID vaccine/booster exemptions limited to religious or medical reasons
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
• Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
• Former staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet trauma center and experience requirements