ICU Registered Nurse
New Haven, CT
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night, 4 shifts of 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:00)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a mixed acuity unit with both ICU and step-down assignments.
• Must commit to 4 consecutive 12-hour night shifts.
• Coverage includes every other weekend and some holidays.
• Possibility to float to adult ICUs at other campuses.
• Guaranteed hours.

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,567
• Charting system: Epic

Required Qualifications

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

Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months of start, including SSN trace, national sex offender, federal and state checks.
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start.
• Education verification required; foreign equivalency evaluation required for internationally educated candidates.
• Employment application must include 7 years of work history with no gaps greater than 90 days.
• Work history verification required for last 7 years.
• Attestation of prior radiation exposure required if applicable to certain tech roles (not RN).

Additional Requirements

• Candidate must have photo ID matching legal name on first day.
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval.
• Must complete various facility-specific training modules and attestations, often via electronic signature.
• EPIC testing or training may be required depending on prior experience and unit assignment.

Notes

• Scrub color: Royal blue
• Parking cost: $125/month
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs seeking a travel contract with night shifts in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment.