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: 01/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Emergency Department position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring a CT or compact RN license and trauma center experience in a large facility.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Emergency Department of a short-term acute care hospital
• Level I Trauma Center environment with a large patient population
• Average patient ratio is 1:6 on days, nights, and weekends
• Assigned to one campus with potential for floating and cross training to other campuses as needed
• Travelers do not work in trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units
• 12-hour day shifts (7:00 to 19:00) with every other weekend required
• EMR system used is Epic and experience is preferred
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers may be required to float within scope to meet facility needs
• Up to 7 days of requested time off is permitted without additional approval; more than 7 days requires approval
• If calling out on a scheduled weekend shift, the RN must make up the shift as described by department policy
• Returning former permanent staff must have been gone at least 2 years to be considered
• No local candidates permitted within 75 miles, except for specific modalities not including this role
• Parking is available at a monthly cost

Requirements

• Active CT or compact RN license required; pending license accepted if application is in process
• Current certifications required: TNCC, ACLS, and BLS
• At least 1.5 years of Emergency Department experience at a similar large trauma facility required, 2 years preferred
• Must have experience working in a Trauma Center at a large facility
• No prior disciplinary actions on nursing license
• Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID-19 vaccine and booster required with only religious or medical exemptions allowed

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-653222. 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 - Emergency Dept

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