Travel Respiratory Stepdown RN - $2,234 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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Long Term Acute Care Stepdown Unit (SDU) position specializing in respiratory and vent-dependent patients, with night shift availability and a CT or compact RN license required.

Details

• Work in a Respiratory Stepdown Unit (SDU) within a Long Term Acute Care hospital setting
• Primary patient population consists of respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients in a medical (non-traditional Med/Surg) environment
• Respiratory Care Unit (RCU) has 36 beds; Respiratory Stepdown Unit (SDU) has 38 beds
• Patient ratios: 1:9 on day/evening shifts and 1:12 on night shifts
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend is required
• Floating required to like chronic care units including RCU, RCU2, SDU, and TRU; travelers float first
• During a 12-hour shift, you may work 4 hours on one unit and 8 hours on another
• TRU unit serves TBI and medically complex chronic care patients (ratios: D/E 1:7–10, N 1:12)

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1–2 years of RN experience required
• Experience with respiratory and/or vent-dependent patients strongly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Additional Information

• Nurses are responsible for IV starts, drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex and simple wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight cath, foley care, port access, central line dressings, and wound measurements
• Respiratory therapists (RTs) manage ventilators — nurses do not
• Local candidates are welcome to apply
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local pay rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-732660. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.