ICU Float Pool Registered Nurse
New Haven, Connecticut
Yale-New Haven Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (ICU Float Pool)

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

Job Description

• Float between 2 campuses (Yale New Haven Hospital and Saint Raphael campus) within a shared parking lot area; shuttle provided if needed
• Float to 5 ICU specialties and step-down units, including pulmonary step-down with 1:3 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Must float within scope to meet facility needs
• First-time travelers accepted
• Pending license accepted but must be active prior to start date
• Guaranteed hours available
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Return to Office (RTO) restrictions: RTO greater than 7 days requires approval

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of ICU Registered Nurse experience (highest required years of experience)
• Certifications required before start:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for all RNs except certain specialties)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, CPI) — verify based on unit assignment

Licensure

• Active Registered Nurse license required prior to start
• Must apply for Connecticut license within 72 hours if not already licensed
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check required within 12 months prior to start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required, including foreign equivalency for internationally educated RNs
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Employment application must include 7-year work history with no gaps greater than 90 days
• Work history verification required for last 7 years for all start dates on/after 8/2/2024

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 12 months of start, updated annually (clean shaven required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (titer, vaccines, or documented history)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (highly preferred for certain specialties)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination series preferred

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 12 months prior to start (85% passing score)
• Color blind testing required for all candidates on/after 8/2/2024 (80% passing score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for telemetry, MS/Tele, ER, and all ICU units (not required for Neuro ICU, SICU, NICU)
• EPIC system testing or training required for RNs with EPIC experience or as assigned
• Multiple facility-specific training modules and attestations required, including but not limited to:

  • Stroke Education
  • CLABSI Prevention
  • Preventing Pressure Injury
  • Language Services
  • CAUTI Education
  • Patient Transportation with Oxygen
  • Suicide Risk and Environmental Assessment
  • Pyxis ES MedStation
  • Baxter Pump Interoperability
  • Patient Bedside Rounding
  • Ventricular Assist Device Awareness
  • Blood Administration (annual update)
  • New Employee Orientation
  • 21st Century Cures Act Module
  • ED Handbook (for ED/ER RNs)
  • eCart Training Module
  • Chaperone Policy Training

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Facility uses Epic for charting
• Parking cost approximately $125/month
• Type of facility: Short Term Acute Care, Level I Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 1,567

This position offers a dynamic ICU float pool experience across multiple specialties and campuses, ideal for RNs with critical care experience seeking a travel contract in Connecticut.