American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/07/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring CT licensure, trauma center experience, and rotating shifts.
Responsibilities
- Work in the Emergency Department of a short-term acute care hospital
- Level I Trauma Center with a large bed capacity
- Shift schedule is four 12-hour day shifts per week (7:00 to 19:00)
- Average patient ratio is 1:6 for both days and nights
- Required to work every other weekend
- Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
- Charting is performed in Epic EMR and experience is preferred
- Assignment may include rotating to different campuses within the system
- Travelers will not be assigned trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
- Modules totaling approximately two hours must be completed prior to start and annually
- Return staff must have been gone for at least two years before being eligible to return as a traveler
- No on-call responsibilities are required
- Time off requests greater than seven days require facility approval
- Team-based work environment in a high-acuity setting
Requirements
- Active CT RN license required or ability to obtain prior to start (pending license accepted)
- Required certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- At least 1.5 years of ER nursing experience at a similar large trauma center is required
- First-time travelers will not be considered
- Flu vaccine is required with no declinations accepted
- COVID-19 vaccine and booster required unless exempted for religious or medical reasons
- One professional reference required
- Must not have been a permanent staff member within the last two years to be considered as a traveler
- Local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible for this position
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-619175. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
