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

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Hartford, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• 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: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Acute Care position requiring 3 years of experience and a CT or compact RN license.

Details

• Long term acute care setting focused on medical, rehab, and respiratory patients
• 24-bed unit at the satellite campus
• Patient population is approximately 65% chronic vent/trach and 35% rehab-type patients including stroke, TBI, respiratory failure, and COPD
• Patient ratios range from 1:5-8, averaging 6-7 patients
• 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• May float to like units at another campus, including Respiratory Care Unit/Step Down, MRU/CMU, and TRU, with travelers prioritized for floating
• Float ratios vary by unit, ranging from 1:7 to 1:12 depending on shift and unit
• Float RNs will not be assigned to Pediatrics unless pedi-specific

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with respiratory or ventilated patients strongly preferred
• Clean and well-organized professional profile required for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include IV starts, medication drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, and wound dressing care
• Additional duties include trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, foley care, port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements
• Nurses are not responsible for managing ventilators, as this is handled by respiratory therapists
• Local candidates accepted
• Local and radius rate rules apply based on distance from the facility

American Traveler Job ID #P-750448. 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.