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

Join a high-acuity Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in New Haven, Connecticut. Located along Connecticut’s shoreline, New Haven offers a lively, walkable setting with diverse dining, rich arts and culture, historic character, and convenient access to coastal recreation. This 10-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced critical care nurses the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center supported by a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 10-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Start Date: November 6, 2026; candidates must be able to start no later than December 18, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend, as needed
• Unit: 19-bed Neuroscience ICU with an average daily census of approximately 17 patients
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Charting: Epic
• Float Expectations: May float within scope to ICU or PCU areas
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Openings: 2

Travel ICU Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license; a Connecticut license or license application in progress is required before assignment start
• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU or comparable critical care nursing experience; 3 years is preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIHSS certification
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to care for critically ill neurological and post-neurosurgical patients
• Ability to work night shifts, participate in weekend coverage, and float within scope of practice

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, neurotrauma, acute stroke, spinal cord injury, and other complex neurological conditions
• Care for patients following craniotomy and craniectomy procedures
• Monitor and manage external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure, arterial lines, central lines, and CVP monitoring
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage respiratory support including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Titrate vasoactive, cardiac, sedation, insulin, and other critical care infusions according to protocol
• Recognize and respond to changes in neurological and hemodynamic status
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias and support emergency interventions
• Participate in procedures such as intubation, arterial and central line placement, and management of CVVH or CRRT when indicated
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nursing 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.