Long Term Acute Care RN
New Britain, CT
Cross Country Nurses
6x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care. The position supports medically complex rehabilitation patients requiring cardiac monitoring in a specialized medical environment. Responsibilities include providing care for patients with cardiac, neurological, spinal cord, wound, and respiratory needs while supporting safe, comprehensive clinical outcomes.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. Every other weekend is required.
• Required Qualifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; 12 years of experience; willingness to obtain a flu vaccination or provide a medical declination that is not personal or religious.
• Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and prior travel experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient populations include patients with left ventricular assist devices, cerebrovascular accidents, acquired brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, complex wounds, and continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis needs.
  • Clinical responsibilities may include intravenous starts, infusion management, blood administration, electrocardiograms, medication titration, glucose monitoring, wound vacuum changes, complex and simple wound dressings, tracheostomy care, suctioning, straight catheterization, urinary catheter care, port access, central line dressing changes, and wound measurements.
  • The position includes cardiac monitoring and may involve caring for respiratory or ventilated patients.
  • Floating may occur between medically complex rehabilitation and cardiac monitoring units, with potential floating to additional units for 12-hour shifts.
  • Orientation is held on Mondays.
  • The assignment is scheduled from 12/14/2026 through 03/13/2027.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-10-15