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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU / Neuro ICU – Night Shift

Apply for a Travel RN Neuro ICU assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, caring for complex adult and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma center.

Step into a high-acuity Neuroscience ICU travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut, a vibrant and historic city known for its cultural attractions, walkable neighborhoods, and exceptional dining scene. This opportunity is ideal for a skilled Neuro ICU RN who is ready to care for complex adult and geriatric patients while collaborating with a highly experienced interdisciplinary team.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Level I trauma environment
• Unit: 19-bed Neuroscience ICU
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Additional Information: Guaranteed hours; no on-call requirement; floating within ICU and PCU scope may be required

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment start date
• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU or Neuroscience ICU experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, neurotrauma, craniotomy, and craniectomy
• Strong clinical judgment and the ability to manage a 1:2 patient assignment in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Ability to complete required pre-start education and unit-specific competencies

Neuroscience ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric neuroscience patients
• Monitor and manage patients with traumatic brain injuries, acute strokes, neuro-specific diseases, spinal cord injuries, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Care for patients requiring external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, ventilator support, and CVVH
• Manage arterial and central lines, CVP monitoring, PICC lines, high-output drains, and complex fluid and electrolyte needs
• Administer and titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, insulin, and neuromuscular blockade infusions according to clinical protocols
• Provide ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, airway, and respiratory failure management
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support post-craniotomy, post-neurosurgical, intubated, and critically unstable patients
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic while promoting safe, evidence-based, patient-centered care

Apply now for this New Haven, Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and join a high-performing Neuroscience ICU 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.