Travel ICU RN - $2,185 per week

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Join our dedicated healthcare team at WCS Healthcare Partners in New Haven, CT. We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to provide exceptional care in our mixed acuity unit, which includes both ICU and Step-Down assignments. This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a Level I Trauma Center, contributing to the health and recovery of critically ill patients.Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU and Step-Down units.
• Administer medications and manage IV drips and other medical equipment.
• Monitor patient vital signs and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Transportation.
• Manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
• Perform airway management and ventilator management.
• Ensure infection prevention and isolation precautions are adhered to.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in an ICU setting.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required.
• Experience with Epic charting system is preferred.
• Skills in arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, and blood product administration.
• Ability to interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias.
• Must be willing to work 4x12 hour shifts with every other weekend and some holiday coverage.

WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID #26-11149. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - ICU

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

? Registered Nurses (RN)

? Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

? Travel Nursing

? Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

? Nursing Leadership

? Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

? Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

? Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

? Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

? Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

? Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

? Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

? Practice Management

? Clinical Operations

? Administrative Support

? Reception, Clerical, Call Center

? Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

? Insurance Pre-Authorizations

? Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay