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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department Observation Unit, requiring CT/compact RN license and Level I Trauma Center experience.

Details

• 16-bed ED Observation Unit, separate from the Main ED, providing non-admitted observation level care
• Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Open to block scheduling accommodations
• No on-call requirements
• Epic charting system used

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required; pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of ED experience required (1.5 years considered if from a Level I Trauma Center or with travel experience)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC
• Preferred certifications: CPI, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS
• Level I and Level II Trauma Center experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Experience managing psychiatric emergencies, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line care
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP and ventilated patients preferred
• Experience with neurological emergencies including CVA and traumatic brain injury
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG interpretation
• Experience managing shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Skill in orthopedic splinting and ortho trauma care
• 1 professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide emergency nursing care within a 16-bed observation unit setting at a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center
• Candidates not meeting requirements for the main ED may be scheduled at the Observation Unit, with potential to transition to other campus EDs after successful contract completion
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require manager approval
• Flu vaccination required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccination and booster required except for religious or medical exemption
• Local candidates not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility
• Former permanent staff must have a 2-year gap in employment before returning as a travel RN
• First-time travelers not accepted, unless candidate has Epic charting experience
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities