Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity cardiac stepdown and trauma surgery team as a Travel Registered Nurse in New Haven, Connecticut. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support. New Haven provides a vibrant coastal Connecticut setting with historic neighborhoods, arts and culture, acclaimed dining, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Assignment Dates: December 18, 2026 – March 19, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: None
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Unit Profile: 27-bed cardiac stepdown and trauma surgery unit with an average census of 25 patients and typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: May float to like units, including emergency department boarders, within scope of practice
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing; local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible

Cardiac Stepdown Travel RN Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut before the assignment start date
• At least 2 years of recent cardiac stepdown, telemetry, or closely related acute-care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Recent experience with Epic charting
• Strong clinical knowledge of telemetry, dysrhythmia management, respiratory support, central lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, wound care, and complex medical-surgical nursing
• Ability to complete required pre-assignment and annual learning modules

Cardiac Stepdown Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a cardiac stepdown and trauma surgery setting.
• Monitor telemetry, interpret dysrhythmias, recognize clinical deterioration, and activate rapid response or code resources when appropriate.
• Manage patients requiring oxygen therapy, non-invasive airway support, tracheostomy care, insulin protocols, heparin protocols, blood products, and other complex interventions.
• Provide care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, intracranial bleeds, cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), renal failure, orthopedic trauma, surgical conditions, and substance withdrawal.
• Perform and document comprehensive assessments, medication administration, patient education, care planning, and reassessment in Epic.
• Manage peripheral and central lines, PICC lines, chest tubes, surgical drains, feeding tubes, urinary catheters, wound vacuums, and other specialized equipment.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Float to designated units within clinical competency while maintaining a high standard of patient safety and professional nursing practice.

Apply now for this cardiac stepdown travel RN opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a leading acute-care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.