Med/Surg RN in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,948/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $61.42
- Weekly
- $2,948
- Yearly (full-time)
- $153,296
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $61.42/hour — 24% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut ($49.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 48 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut right now
- 464 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 269 of them in New Haven.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $62.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Connecticut: $49.39/hour ($102,731/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($95.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Join a travel assignment as a Medical-Surgical Oncology Registered Nurse providing direct care to adult patients in a short-term acute care setting. You will work 12-hour night shifts caring for oncology and medical-surgical patients, collaborating with the care team, documenting in Epic, and floating within your scope as needed. The schedule includes every other weekend, with virtual orientation on Friday and onsite reporting beginning Monday. A little extra night-shift stamina will go a long way in this assignment.
Weather:
Expect cool, crisp conditions with changing foliage, comfortable daytime temperatures, and occasional rain. Layered clothing and a light waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Downtown New Haven: Explore local museums, historic architecture, bookstores, and restaurants around the city center.
• Shoreline outing: Walk along the waterfront and enjoy views of Long Island Sound at nearby coastal parks.
• Day Trip to Mystic: Visit the seaport, maritime exhibits, and village shops in this coastal destination.
• Day Trip to Hartford: Discover museums, cultural attractions, and historic sites in Connecticut’s capital city.
• East Rock Park: Take in elevated views of New Haven and enjoy walking trails in a scenic outdoor setting.
Job Specifics:
City and State: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week
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