Stepdown RN in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $1,995/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.42
- Weekly
- $1,995
- Yearly (full-time)
- $103,740
- Schedule
- 3 × 12-hour shifts
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $55.42/hour — 12% 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:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Registered Nurse caring for cardiac stepdown patients in a short-term acute care setting. You will provide care for cardiology, cardiothoracic, and vascular patients across floor and stepdown levels, including those recovering from cardiac procedures and surgery. The role requires experience with telemetry, chest tubes, pacer wires, and pre- and post-cardiac procedure care. Day shifts follow a 3x12 schedule, with every other weekend required. First-time travelers are welcome, and you may float within your scope to support patient needs.
Weather:
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Job Specifics:
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours, 07:00–19:30
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
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