Travel Surgical ICU RN - $2,259 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

SICU - Surgical Intensive Care Discipline:

RN Start Date:

11/20/2026 Duration:

10 weeks 36 hours per week Shift:

12 hours, days Employment Type:

Travel Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 20, 2026 Length: 10 weeks Openings: 1 Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Surgical ICU RN for a short-term winter coverage assignment requiring a CT or compact RN license and Epic experience. Details

SICU unit within a short-term acute care hospital, part of a large health system 426 staffed-bed Level II Trauma Center 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM-7:00 PM 10-week contract for winter coverage only Works every other weekend Floating required, including to an additional campus location Patient ratio of 1:2 Requirements

Active RN license (CT state or compact) required Current BLS and ACLS certifications required Minimum 1 year of SICU experience required Epic charting experience required Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line, and central line care/management Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips Respiratory/thoracic skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ventilated patient care Suctioning experience (ETT, NT) Knowledgeable in isolation precautions and PPE use 1 professional reference required Teaching hospital, Trauma Level I, and Trauma Level II experience preferred Additional Information

Provide direct patient care to surgical ICU patients including hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management Free parking available on-site No holiday RTO permitted Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed during the assignment Local candidate radius restrictions waived for this 10-week assignment Previous staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible to return as a traveler Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only American Traveler Job ID #P-772546. 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 - Surgical ICU 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.