Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Travel - (ER RN) - Day Shift

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/28/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview
Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Aug 28, 2026
Length: 26 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma experience and a CT/compact license.
Details
Work in the Emergency Department of a Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care hospital
General ED serving combined adult/pediatric population
Average patient ratios of 1:6 for both day and night shifts
Night shift schedule, 4x12 hour shifts from 19:00-7:00
Every other weekend required
No on-call responsibilities
Assigned to one campus with possibility of crosstraining and floating to other campuses and ED observation units
Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
Uses Epic charting system
Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required (pending license accepted)
• 2 years of ED experience required, though 1.5 years from a Level I trauma or similar hospital may be considered
• Level I Trauma Center experience required, Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, NIHSS, PALS
• Preferred certifications: CPI, ENPC
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience managing psychiatric patients, including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and violent behavior
• Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations
• Experience with neurological emergencies including CVA, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury
• 1 professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
• COVID vaccine and booster required, with medical or religious exemptions only

Additional Information
Deliver emergency nursing care in a Level I Trauma Center, Academic Medical Center setting
Open to accommodating block scheduling
RTO requests greater than 7 days require facility approval
Candidates with vacation plans between sign date and start date should communicate this early to ensure a realistic start date
Local candidates are not accepted; candidates within 75 miles of the hospital are considered local
Previous perm staff must have been gone at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler
First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
Travelers are expected to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
Parking costs approximately $125 per month
American Traveler Job ID #P-737971. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
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.