American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) night shift position requiring 3 years of cardiac ICU experience and a CT or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a short-term acute care, Level I trauma center
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 on both days and nights
• High acuity cardiac ICU setting with patients requiring advanced cardiac care
• Shift schedule is night (4x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:00)
• Weekend shifts are required every other weekend
• Use of Epic for charting
• Floating within scope may be required to meet facility needs
• Provide advanced cardiac care including monitoring and managing critically ill CVICU patients
• First-time travelers with qualifying experience are welcome to apply
• Up to 7 days of requested time off (RTO) will be auto-approved; additional time off requires approval
• Required to work assigned holidays as necessary
• Professional attire or hospital-designated scrubs must be worn per unit requirements

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license (pending license accepted if candidate applies before consideration)
• Minimum 3 years of cardiac ICU experience is required
• At least 1 year of Level I trauma center experience is required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Proficiency with Swan-Ganz catheter monitoring is required
• Flu vaccine required without exception
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required unless religious or medical exemption is granted
• Returning permanent staff must have a 2-year separation to be eligible as a traveler
• No local candidates within 75 miles accepted

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-650359. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU

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