Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Long Term Acute Care Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Long Term Acute Care. The position supports a respiratory step-down unit caring for respiratory-focused and ventilator-dependent patients in a specialized medical environment.

Responsibilities include providing complex nursing care, monitoring patient conditions, and collaborating with respiratory therapy while floating to like chronic care units as needed.

Job Details Required Qualifications: Registered Nurse; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; 12 years of nursing experience required; experience caring for respiratory or ventilator-dependent patients strongly preferred; willingness to obtain a flu vaccination or provide a medical declination, excluding personal or religious declinations.

Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification and prior travel experience.

Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week; every other weekend required.

Additional Information: The primary patient population includes respiratory-focused and ventilator-dependent patients. Nurses are responsible for intravenous starts, drips, blood administration, electrocardiograms, medication titration, glucose monitoring, wound vacuum changes, wound care, tracheostomy care, suctioning, catheter care, port access, central-line dressing changes, and wound measurements. Respiratory therapists manage ventilators. Float rotation may include like chronic care units, with travelers floating first.

Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include: Private housing or generous housing allowance Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage Competitive salaries Referral bonuses Travel reimbursement 401(k) retirement plan Direct deposit/free checking Unlimited free CE credits Cross Country Job ID 1341434. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Long Term Acute Care About Cross Country Nurses You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits 401k retirement plan Referral bonus