Registered Nurse (ICU) Travel Contract and PRN

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/06/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical ICU Night Shift Contract in New Haven, CT Apply now for a 13-week ICU travel nursing contract in New Haven, Connecticut, caring for critically ill adults in a Level I Trauma Center. Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit as a Travel Registered Nurse. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while providing critical care to adult patients. Travel Nursing Job Details Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980-$2,080 Location: New Haven, Connecticut Healthcare Setting: High-acuity Medical ICU and stepdown unit within a Level I Trauma Center Start Date: October 30, 2026 Contract Duration: 13 weeks Nursing Shift: Night shift, 7:00 p.m.-Shifts per Week: 3 Shift Duration: 12 hours Weekly Hours: 36 Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend Call: Not required Floating: PCU, other ICUs, and stepdown areas as needed Orientation: 16 hours ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain one prior to start At least 2 years of recent Medical ICU or comparable critical care nursing experience Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications Experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients and managing complex critical care needs Proficiency with arterial line management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, and isolation precautions Ability to interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills One professional reference required Flu vaccination is required Previous travel nursing experience is welcome but not required Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity Medical ICU and stepdown environment Care for patients experiencing acute respiratory failure, sepsis, liver or renal failure, post-cardiac-arrest complications, and gastrointestinal bleeding Monitor and manage ventilated patients, arterial lines, central lines, continuous infusions, and sedation therapies Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including complex dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction Interpret laboratory findings, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic data to support timely clinical interventions Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, nursing assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record Follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient safety standards Float to designated critical care and progressive care areas while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care Apply now to join this New Haven, Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and make an impact as an ICU Registered Nurse in a Level I Trauma Center. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare Job ID 525014. 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. ICU About GHR Healthcare For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do.