Travel Step Down Telemetry RN - $2,358 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/28/2026
• 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 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Step Down/Telemetry position requiring 2 years of experience and Level I Trauma Center background at a large academic medical center.

Details

• Work in the Step Down unit of a Level I Trauma Center, short term acute care hospital
• MS/Telemetry patient population requiring cardiac monitoring and dysrhythmia management
• Average patient ratio of 1:5-6
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:30
• Required to work every other weekend
• No on-call responsibilities
• Floating within scope required to meet facility needs
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license, CT or Compact accepted (must be active prior to start date; pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (1.5 years considered with Level I Trauma or travel experience)
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Skilled in telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and rapid response/code team protocols
• Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP, chest tubes, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• IV therapy and central/peripheral/PICC line management experience
• 1 professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a busy Step Down unit at a large academic medical center
• Facility is a Level I Trauma Center with over 1,000 staffed beds
• Scrub color required is royal blue
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required with only religious or medical exemptions accepted
• Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the hospital to be eligible unless local rate is accepted
• Returning staff must have been separated from permanent employment for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
• Requests for time off greater than 7 days require additional approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-737968. 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 - Telemetry - Stepdown

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.