Med Surg / Telemetry RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 18, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Neuro Telemetry RN for a Level I Trauma Center, requiring CT or compact RN license and prior Neuro MS/Tele experience.

Details

• Neuro telemetry unit within a short-term acute care hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:00
• Average patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Floating required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system
• 10-week contract for winter coverage only

Requirements

• Active RN license (CT or compact) required before start date
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (1.5 years accepted if from a Level I trauma center or large hospital)
• BLS certification required; NIHSS certification preferred
• Neuro MS/Tele experience required
• Trauma Level I experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and rapid response/code teams
• Experience with craniotomy, CVA, and pre/post neurosurgery patient care
• Experience with central line, PICC line, and peripheral line management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and insulin drip titration
• Experience with wound care and wound vac management
• Experience with tracheostomy care and non-invasive airway management
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required unless religious or medical exemption applies

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry and neurological nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center, academic medical center setting
• Royal blue scrub color required
• No more than 5 days of RTO permitted; additional RTO up to 7 days may be auto-approved
• No holiday RTO allowed for this assignment
• Local candidates not accepted; radius restriction normally set at 75 miles but 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 traveler
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met
• Travelers may be required to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities