Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Unit: Neuro ICU
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Patient Ratios: Average 1:2 (days and nights)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes
• Floating: May float within scope to meet facility needs
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Connecticut
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro ICU experience
• Neuro ICU experience within the last year
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 1,567
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Parking: $125/month (for informational purposes)

Additional Requirements & Training

• Stroke Education Module and Attestation (except Pediatric specialties and NICU)
• CLABSI Prevention Training for Adult and Pediatric patients
• Preventing Pressure Injury Training
• Language Services Training
• CAUTI Education Training (except PICU, NICU, Psychiatry/Behavioral Health)
• Patient Transportation with Oxygen Education
• Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment Training
• Pyxis ES MedStation Training and Attestation
• Baxter Pump Interoperability Training
• Patient Bedside Rounding Module (except OR, Behavioral Health, Ambulatory, ER/ED)
• Ventricular Assist Device Awareness Training
• Annual Blood Administration Module (except Case Managers, Behavioral Health/Psych, Home Health)
• New Employee Orientation Module (must be completed by start date)
• 21st Century Cures Act Module (required for RNs except Home Health)
• Chaperone Policy Training (required if gap of 6+ months between assignments or updated module)

Notes

• On-call is not required
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval
• Candidates must provide photo ID matching legal name on first day
• Mobile Heartbeat Alarm training required for all RNs except ER/ED, Pediatrics, ICU, and NICU
• EPIC testing is optional but highly encouraged for RNs with prior Epic experience
• Medical exemptions for vaccines require facility approval; religious exemptions approved by agency
• Candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing unless approved exemption is provided

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care facility and a structured night shift schedule.