Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Telemetry Night Shift in New Haven, CT

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, caring for adult and geriatric patients in an acute-care Med/Surg Telemetry observation unit.

Join an experienced acute-care team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in a 16-bed observation unit with an average 1:4–5 patient ratio. This travel nurse opportunity is located in a short-term acute-care, Level I trauma environment. New Haven offers a vibrant combination of historic character, arts and culture, diverse dining, and convenient access to the Connecticut shoreline and regional destinations.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 18, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care, Level I trauma environment
• Unit: 16-bed observation and telemetry unit
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4–5
• Documentation: Electronic medical record system
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Float: May float within scope to support patient-care needs
• Call: Not required
• First-Time Travelers: Welcome to apply

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut, active by the start date
• At least 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with electronic charting required
• Experience caring for approximately five patients at a time
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric observation and telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, BiPAP/CPAP, and tracheostomy care.
• Administer medications and manage insulin and heparin protocols according to established guidelines.
• Provide care for central lines, PICC lines, peripheral IVs, chest tubes, drains, ostomies, and wound vacs.
• Support patients before and after cardiac catheterization, including care involving TR bands.
• Perform or assist with continuous bladder irrigation, blood product administration, feeding tube care, and other applicable procedures.
• Use nursing judgment to identify deterioration and activate rapid response or code team support when indicated.
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rehabilitation services, social services, and other interdisciplinary partners.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
• Promote patient safety through appropriate isolation precautions, fall prevention, education, and compassionate communication.

Apply now for this New Haven, Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity Med/Surg Telemetry team on the night shift.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.