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: 12/12/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse – Cardio Thoracic Travel Nursing Job in New Haven, Connecticut

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse specializing in Cardio Thoracic care at a top-rated Level I Trauma Center in New Haven, CT. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work with advanced cardiac procedures and a collaborative healthcare team in one of Connecticut's leading hospitals. Enjoy the vibrant culture, historic sites, and coastal scenery of New Haven while making a difference in critical care.

Key Job Details – Cardio Thoracic ICU RN

• Location: New Haven, Connecticut 06510
• Healthcare Setting: Cardio Thoracic ICU, Level I Trauma Center
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (Start: 12/12/2025 – End: 3/13/2026)
• Nursing Shift: Night shifts, 4x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36 (Guaranteed)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1880 - $2020
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 (days/nights)
• Charting System: Epic
• Travel Nurse Requirement: Must live >75 miles from facility (no local candidates)

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license – Connecticut RN license required (pending license accepted)
• Minimum 3 years of recent Cardiac ICU or Cardio Thoracic ICU experience required
• At least 1 year of Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Proficient in Swan-Ganz monitoring and advanced cardiac care
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Professional reference required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver expert clinical care to adult patients in a high-acuity Cardio Thoracic ICU setting
• Manage complex cardiac cases: CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aneurysm repairs, heart/kidney transplants, VAD implantation, and post-cardiac surgery
• Operate advanced cardiac equipment: ECMO, IABP, Impella, CentriMag, VAD
• Perform and monitor Swan-Ganz catheterization, arterial line management, and epicardial pacing wire care
• Administer and titrate cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, blood products, and emergency drugs
• Assist with bedside procedures: chest tube insertion/removal, bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, sheath removal
• Interpret arterial blood gases, dysrhythmias, and EKG/ECG results
• Float to other ICU and PCU units as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, and social services

Discover the opportunities of Connecticut nursing jobs in New Haven—a city celebrated for its cultural attractions, prestigious universities, and scenic waterfront parks. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take your ICU nursing career to the next level!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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 #436168. 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: ICU

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