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
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a CT or compact RN license and advanced cardiac ICU expertise.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU within a large Level I Trauma Center
• Short term acute care hospital environment
• Patient ratios average 1:2 for both day and night shifts
• Responsibilities include care of complex cardiac and cardiothoracic ICU patients
• Shifts are night, 3x12 hours, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs is expected
• Epic EMR is used and experience is preferred
• Primary duties include managing complex CVICU cases and utilizing advanced cardiac monitoring equipment
• First-time travelers accepted if they have cardiothoracic ICU and/or critical care experience
• Pre-start modules required and completed prior to beginning assignment
• Up to 7 days of requested time off will be auto-approved, but requests for longer periods require facility approval
• Team expects participation in emergency response or disaster events as needed
• Reference required for consideration
• Scrubs or dress code information not specified

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license or proof of application prior to consideration
• Minimum 3 years of recent cardiac ICU experience required
• At least 1 year of experience in a Level I trauma center required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Proficiency with swan-ganz monitoring required
• Flu vaccination required without declination allowed
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required unless approved for religious or medical exemption
• Candidates must live more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler
• Returning staff must have a 2-year gap before returning as a traveler

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-650924. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU

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