Travel Emergency Department RN - $3,288 per week

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: 11/20/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 20, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma experience and a CT or compact RN license for a 10-week winter coverage assignment. Details Level I Trauma Center Emergency Department in a short term acute care hospital General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric patients Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts Day shift schedule of 4x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Every other weekend required No on-call requirements Assigned to one campus with possibility of crosstraining and floating to other campuses and ED observation units Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units Uses Epic charting system Requirements Active CT or compact RN license required Current certifications required: TNCC, ACLS, BLS Preferred certifications: CPI, ENPC, NIHSS, PALS Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; 1.5 years considered for candidates from a Level I Trauma Center or with travel experience Level I Trauma Center experience required Level II Trauma experience preferred Epic charting experience preferred, especially from a like facility with 500 beds, inner city/urban location, and ED larger than 60 beds Experience with psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, drug overdose, and managing violent behavior IV therapy and phlebotomy skills including arterial line and central line management, and blood product administration Respiratory skills including intubation assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation Experience with emergency medications including IV vasopressors and continuous IV sedation/paralytics Neurological care experience including CVA, ICP monitoring, and traumatic brain injury management Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition Experience managing shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations 1 professional reference required Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted COVID vaccine and booster required with medical or religious exemption only Additional Information This is a 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage Provide emergency nursing care in a high-acuity Level I Trauma Center setting Responsibilities include managing multisystem organ dysfunction/failure and orthopedic trauma including splint application Local radius restrictions are waived for this assignment Local candidates are not accepted outside this waived period, with local defined as within 75 miles of the facility Must be able to start by 12/18/2026 No holiday RTO permitted during this contract Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed First-time travelers are not accepted for this position Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed American Traveler Job ID P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.5c143e31-5e -b d