Cardiac 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 RN for a CCU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certification at a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center.

Details

• Work in the CCU with primarily SDU assignments (3:1 ratio) and occasional ICU coverage
• Average patient ratio of 1:3 on days, nights, and weekends
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:30)
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required to PCU, other ICUs, and SRC campus as needed
• Every other weekend coverage required
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active or compact CT RN license required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience required
• Experience may be reduced to 1.5 years for candidates with Level I Trauma Center or travel experience
• Large Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line and central line management
• Experience with respiratory/thoracic care and ventilated patients
• Able to interpret ABGs and manage continuous IV sedation
• Cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia interpretation/management experience
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE protocols
• One professional reference required
• Must have applied for CT license prior to submission, as issuance takes 15-21 business days

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing in a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center with 1,567 staffed beds
• Travelers must be willing to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates not accepted if within 75 miles of the hospital
• Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be auto-approved