Travel ICU RN - $2,218 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 11/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Float Pool Travel Nursing Contract in New Haven, CT Apply for a 13-week ICU travel nursing assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, caring for adult and geriatric patients across high-acuity critical care and step-down units. Join a collaborative ICU float team in a Level I trauma environment while expanding your critical care nursing experience. New Haven is a vibrant, walkable city known for its rich cultural scene, historic neighborhoods, outstanding dining, and convenient access to the greater Northeast region. ICU Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080 Location: New Haven, Connecticut Healthcare Setting: ICU Float Pool serving multiple ICU specialties and step-down units Start Date: October 23, 2026 Assignment End Date: January 22, 2027 Contract Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts per week; 4x12-hour scheduling may be available based on unit needs Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Call: Not required Floating: Required across multiple ICU specialties and step-down units at two nearby campuses Orientation: 16 hours Charting System: Epic Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2 in ICU settings and up to 1:3 in pulmonary step-down ICU Registered Nurse Travel Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; pending Connecticut licensure may be considered, but an active license is required before the start date At least 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience; candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered based on Level I trauma or travel nursing experience Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and TNCC certifications Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients in high-acuity critical care settings Strong patient assessment, prioritization, clinical judgment, and communication skills Comfort working as an ICU nursing generalist and floating within clinical scope to meet patient-care needs Travel assignment; candidates residing within 75 miles of the worksite are not eligible Availability to complete required pre-start education and unit modules ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities Deliver safe, evidence-based critical care nursing to critically ill and step-down patients during night shifts Float between ICU specialties and step-down units while adapting quickly to varying patient populations and workflows Care for patients requiring ventilator management, continuous IV sedation, central line management, and arterial line monitoring Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and promptly recognize changes in patient condition Monitor patients with advanced critical care equipment, including pulmonary artery catheters, Swan-Ganz catheters, and external ventricular drains Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Accurately document nursing assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic Provide patient and family education while supporting safe transitions of care Maintain compliance with clinical standards, safety procedures, and unit expectations Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a collaborative critical care team. 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. GHR Healthcare Job ID 526158. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.