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Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Medical Intensive Care Unit in New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in New Haven, Connecticut. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to care for critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma center while collaborating with a broad interdisciplinary healthcare team. New Haven combines a vibrant coastal New England setting with rich history, walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining, and convenient access to the greater Northeast.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: New Haven, CT 06511
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; every-other-weekend coverage required
• Healthcare Setting: 32-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit within a short-term acute care, Level I trauma center
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric critical care patients
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2 on days
• Electronic Health Record: Epic
• Float Requirement: PCU and other ICU areas as needed
• Orientation: 24 hours

Travel ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain one before the start date
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent experience with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system
• Demonstrated experience caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to float to PCU and other ICU areas when needed
• Commitment to every-other-weekend coverage

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with complex, life-threatening conditions in the MICU
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Titrate vasoactive medications and manage continuous IV sedation and insulin protocols
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, CVP monitoring, IV access, blood products, and emergency medications
• Assist with chest tube insertion and removal, procedural sedation monitoring, and other critical care procedures
• Provide care for patients experiencing respiratory failure, pulmonary edema, pulmonary embolism, dysrhythmias, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Maintain infection prevention and isolation practices while collaborating with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response, radiology, IV services, and other support teams
• Float to designated ICU and PCU areas as needed while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this travel ICU nursing opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a high-acuity healthcare team serving patients in a Level I trauma environment.

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.