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: 12/04/2026 Duration: 10 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, flexible Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Variable, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 4, 2026 Length: 10 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Level I Trauma Emergency Department position requiring Level I trauma experience and CT or compact RN licensure for a 10-week winter coverage assignment. Details Work in the Emergency Department of a Level I Trauma Center, Short Term Acute Care facility General Emergency Department serving combined adult/pediatric population Average patient ratio of 1:6 for both day and night shifts Day shift (4x12 hours, 11:00-23:30) and evening shift (4x12 hours, 15:00-3:30) available Every other weekend required No on-call requirements Will crosstrain and float to other campuses and ED observation within scope Open to block scheduling Uses Epic charting system Travelers assigned to one campus with possibility of rotating to other campuses and ED observation Travelers do not staff trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units Requirements Active RN license, CT or compact, required (pending license accepted) BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required NIHSS, PALS, ENPC, and CPI certifications preferred 2 years of RN experience preferred, minimum 1.5 years from a like hospital or with Level I trauma/travel experience will be considered Level I Trauma experience required Level II Trauma experience preferred Epic charting experience preferred, especially for candidates from facilities with 500 beds, inner city/urban location, or EDs larger than 60 beds Experience with IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central line care/management Experience managing psychiatric patients including acute psychosis, drug overdose, violent behavior, and suicidal patients Respiratory skills including intubation assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation preferred Experience with emergency medications, IV vasopressors, continuous IV sedation, and continuous IV paralytics Neurological care experience including CVA, neuro-trauma, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG/ECG Experience with isolation precautions/PPE and orthopedic trauma management One professional reference required Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted COVID vaccine and booster required with religious/medical exemptions only Additional Information This is a 10-week contract specifically for winter coverage Must start by 12/18/2026 No holiday RTO permitted Maximum of 5 days RTO allowed for this assignment First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates not accepted; however, local radius restrictions are waived for this 10-week assignment Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be considered as a traveler Travelers are obligated to participate in natural disaster or other emergency response activities Weekend call-out policy requires rescheduled makeup shifts within the following 6-week scheduling period American Traveler Job ID P-781296. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.