NICU RN in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,245/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.36
- Weekly
- $2,245
- Yearly (full-time)
- $116,740
- Contract length
- 10 weeks
This job pays about $62.36/hour — 26% 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, 36 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
- 507 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 303 of them in New Haven.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $61.95/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
Job Description:
Provide specialized care for critically ill newborns in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during a focused 10-week travel contract. The role includes caring for one to four neonates, managing IVs and central lines, administering OG/NG feeds, performing phlebotomy, and supporting safe medication administration. Travelers should be prepared for a medication competency assessment during orientation. Schedules are organized in six-week blocks, with every-other-weekend coverage and limited day-to-night switching within the same week.
Weather:
Expect cool conditions with changing temperatures, occasional rain, and the possibility of brisk winds. Comfortable layers and weather-ready footwear are useful for exploring New Haven and the surrounding area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local exploration: Specific New Haven attractions were not provided.
• Day trip: A specific nearby day-trip destination was not provided.
• Day trip: A second nearby day-trip destination was not provided.
• Dining and entertainment: Specific local venues were not provided.
• Outdoor recreation: Specific parks or activities were not provided.
Job Specifics:
City and State: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
Duration: 10 weeks
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