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 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Dec 4, 2026 Length: 10 weeks Openings: 3 Description American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Emergency Department position requiring Level I Trauma Center experience and a CT or compact RN license. Details General Emergency Department treating combined adult/pediatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center Average patient ratios of 1:6 days and nights Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 19:00-7:00 Every other weekend required No on-call requirements Assigned to one campus with possible cross-training and floating to other campuses and ED observation units Travelers are not assigned to trauma/rescue rooms, triage, or locked behavioral health units Epic charting system used Requirements Active CT or compact RN license required (or in process, as pending licenses are accepted) BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required PALS, ENPC, CPI, and NIHSS certifications preferred Minimum 2 years of ED experience required; 1.5 years considered from a Level I Trauma Center or with travel experience Level I Trauma Center experience required; Level II experience preferred Experience with psychiatric patients, IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial line and central line management, and blood product administration Experience with respiratory care including BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patients, and ABG interpretation preferred Experience managing cardiac dysrhythmias, obtaining 12-lead EKGs, and responding to STEMI and stroke cases Experience with neurological emergencies including CVA, TBI, and spinal cord injury care Experience with shock/trauma cases including gunshot wounds and traumatic amputations Orthopedic splinting and trauma management skills preferred Epic charting experience preferred, especially for candidates from large, urban, academic facilities with EDs larger than 60 beds Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred Additional Information Provide emergency nursing care across a wide range of acute, trauma, psychiatric, and medical emergencies Located within a large academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted; COVID vaccine and booster required with religious or medical exemptions only First-time travelers are welcome to apply Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility Former staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved One reference required for consideration Travelers may be expected to participate in emergency response activities during natural disasters or other facility emergencies American Traveler Job ID P-772566. 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: 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.