Neuro ICU RN
New Haven, CT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in New Haven, CT as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers 36 hours per week on consistent 12-hour night shifts while caring for complex medical ICU and stepdown patients in a collaborative acute-care environment. First-time travelers are welcome to apply, and experienced critical care nurses can expand their skills across MICU and progressive care settings.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) / Critical Care Nursing
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• End Date: January 29, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour nights
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend coverage
• Call: None required
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3 in stepdown; ICU assignments may range from 1:1 to 1:2 based on patient acuity
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Healthcare Setting: High-acuity MICU and stepdown care within a Level I trauma setting

MICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent MICU, ICU, or comparable critical care Registered Nurse experience
• Active Connecticut Registered Nurse (RN) license, or a license application initiated before submission with sufficient time for issuance
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Demonstrated experience caring for critically ill adult patients
• Proficiency with arterial line management, ventilated patient care, central line management, continuous IV sedation, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience interpreting arterial blood gases and caring for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Ability to float to progressive care and other critical care units as needed
• Current flu vaccination required
• Travel assignment eligibility; candidates residing within 75 miles of the assignment location are not eligible
• One professional reference required

Critical Care RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the MICU and stepdown unit
• Manage patients with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, liver or renal failure, post-cardiac arrest conditions, gastrointestinal bleeding, and other complex critical illnesses
• Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data, arterial blood gases, cardiac rhythms, and changes in patient condition
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage continuous IV sedation according to clinical protocols
• Perform central line care, arterial line management, isolation precautions, and other critical care interventions
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapists, patient care assistants (PCAs), and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Float to the progressive care unit (PCU), other intensive care units, or an affiliated campus when operational needs require
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and support safe transitions of care

Travel Nursing in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven combines the energy of a vibrant university city with the charm of coastal Connecticut. Nurses can enjoy walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining and arts experiences, historic architecture, and convenient access to the Long Island Sound and the broader New England region. This Connecticut travel nursing opportunity is an engaging assignment for professionals seeking a rewarding experience in a culturally rich and well-connected community.

Apply now to advance your critical care nursing career with this MICU travel RN opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut.

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