Travel Respiratory Step-Down RN - $2,502 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Stepdown for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Stepdown
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Respiratory Step-Down Unit in a long-term acute care setting, requiring 1-2 years of experience and a CT or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Step-Down Unit within a long-term acute care hospital
• Respiratory-focused, ventilator-dependent patient population in a medical (non-traditional Med/Surg) environment
• Unit ratios of 1:9 for day/evening shifts and 1:12 for nights
• 38-bed Step-Down Unit
• Float required to similar chronic care units including RCU, RCU2, SDU, and TRU, with travelers floating first
• May split shifts between two units (e.g., 4 hours on one, 8 hours on another)
• 8-hour evening shifts, 40 hours per week, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• Every other weekend required
• 13-week assignment

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• 1-2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with respiratory/ventilator-dependent patients strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Skilled in IV starts, drip and medication titration, blood administration, EKGs, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, wound dressings and measurements, trach care, suctioning, straight cath, foley care, port access, and central line dressing changes

Additional Information

• Nurses are not responsible for ventilator management, as this is handled by respiratory therapists
• Local candidates accepted
• Local rate radius set at 50 miles

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care

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.