Travel Long Term Acute Care Float RN - $2,234 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Float
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Acute Care Float position requiring CT/compact license and 1-2 years of experience with prior travel assignment history.

Details

• Float pool position within a long-term acute care hospital setting
• Primary patient population is respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients in a medical (non-traditional Med/Surg) environment
• Most commonly supports the Respiratory Care Unit/Respiratory Step-Down Unit with ratios of 1:9 (days/evenings) and 1:12 (nights)
• Also floats to MRU/CMU Medically Complex Rehabilitation with cardiac monitoring (ratios 1:7 days/evenings, 1:9 nights)
• Also floats to TRU for TBI and medically complex chronic care patients (ratios 1:7-10 days/evenings, 1:12 nights)
• Also floats to Hartford Satellite Campus covering Medical, Rehab, and Respiratory units (ratios 1:5-8, average 6-7)
• Floating assignments are based on weekly need, with respiratory units having the highest demand
• Will not be assigned to Pediatrics unless pedi-specific experience is indicated
• 12-hour day shift schedule, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• 1-2 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Experience with respiratory/vented patients strongly preferred
• Willing to obtain flu vaccination or provide medical declination (personal or religious declinations not accepted)
• Skilled in IV starts, drip management, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, and glucose monitoring
• Skilled in wound vac changes, wound dressings, and wound measurements
• Skilled in trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, and foley care
• Skilled in port access and central line dressing changes

Additional Information

• Nurses are not responsible for managing ventilators, as this is handled by respiratory therapists
• Responsibilities include a wide range of clinical procedures across various complex patient populations
• Orientation is held every Monday
• Accepts local candidates at a reduced rate
• Local rate enabled within a 50-mile radius
• Radius rate applies for eligibility

American Traveler Job ID #P-754708. 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: 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.