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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical ICU Travel Nurse Contract in New Haven, CT

Apply for an ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in New Haven, Connecticut, providing high-acuity care to adult and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Join a collaborative critical-care team supporting both ICU and step-down assignments, with access to strong interdisciplinary resources and Epic electronic charting. New Haven offers a vibrant blend of historic character, cultural attractions, diverse dining, and convenient access to the Connecticut shoreline and major metropolitan areas.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• End Date: February 12, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; every other weekend and some holiday coverage required
• Healthcare Setting: On-site Surgical Intensive Care Unit with mixed ICU and step-down assignments
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 2 patients per nurse
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: ICU and PCU assignments, including adult ICU coverage at other campuses as needed
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; Connecticut RN licensure is required, and pending Connecticut licensure may be considered
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or Surgical ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent experience with Epic or another electronic medical record system; Epic experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Experience in a Level I Trauma Center, community hospital, or charge nurse role is preferred
• Ability to commit to the full travel nursing contract schedule, including weekend and holiday coverage
• Completion of required pre-start and annual specialty learning modules
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required

Surgical ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit and mixed-acuity step-down environment
• Manage patients with vascular, spine, emergency general surgery, urology, ENT, and medical ICU-related conditions
• Care for ventilated patients and manage continuous IV sedation and vasoactive medication infusions
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
• Provide arterial line management and central line care
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and personal protective equipment protocols
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV services, physical therapy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
• Promote safe transitions of care while maintaining high standards for critical-care nursing practice

Apply now for this Surgical ICU travel nurse opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a high-acuity critical-care 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.