Stepdown RN
New Haven, CT
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Step Down RN with ACLS and BLS certifications for a Level I Trauma Center requiring a Connecticut or compact RN license.

Details

• Primarily Step Down Unit assignments with 3:1 patient ratios
• Occasional ICU coverage as needed
• Floating required to PCU, other ICUs, and SRC campus as needed
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Every other weekend coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience required (1.5 years may be considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Large Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Experience with care of ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience managing continuous IV sedation and cardiac monitoring
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Work within a short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center and academic medical center setting
• Provide care for step down unit patients with potential for ICU-level coverage
• Participate in required natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with only religious or medical exemptions accepted
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Previous staff must have a 2-year gap before returning as a traveler
• Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved