Travel Nurse RN - Long Term Acute Care
New Britain, CT
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,230/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingLong Term Acute Care (LTAC)
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care. This position provides care for respiratory-focused, ventilator-dependent patients in a Respiratory Step-Down Unit within a medical environment that is not traditional medical-surgical care. The schedule consists of 12-hour night shifts, with every other weekend required.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM; 12-hour shifts totaling 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required.
- Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse (RN) experience with respiratory or ventilator-dependent patients; 12 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; competency with intravenous starts, medication drips, blood administration, electrocardiograms, medication titration, glucose monitoring, wound care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheter care, port access, central-line dressing changes, and wound measurements; willingness to obtain a flu vaccination or provide a medical declination. Personal or religious declinations are not accepted.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; prior travel experience; strong experience caring for respiratory or ventilator-dependent patients.
- Additional Information: The primary patient population includes respiratory-focused and ventilator-dependent patients; respiratory therapists manage ventilators. Responsibilities may include simple and complex wound dressings, wound-vac changes, tracheostomy care, suctioning, straight catheterization, Foley catheter care, port access, central-line dressing changes, and medication management.
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
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
New Britain, CT
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