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Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU in New Haven, Connecticut

Join a high-acuity Neuroscience ICU as a Travel Registered Nurse in New Haven, CT, on a 13-week contract serving adult and geriatric patients with complex neurological and critical-care needs. This travel nursing opportunity offers experience in a Level I Trauma Center with advanced monitoring technology, strong interdisciplinary support, and a collaborative clinical team. New Haven is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic character, diverse dining scene, arts and culture, and convenient access to the scenic Connecticut shoreline.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Level I Trauma Center
• Unit: 19-bed Neuroscience ICU (Neuro ICU)
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• End Date: January 29, 2027
• Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:2
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: ICU and PCU assignments within scope of practice
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Call: Not required

Neuroscience ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain one
• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU experience; 3 years is preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Recent neurocritical care experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for patients with stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, traumatic brain injury, neurotrauma, craniotomy, and craniectomy
• Strong clinical knowledge of ventilator management, arterial and central line care, EVD and lumbar drain management, ICP monitoring, CVVHD/CRRT, vasoactive medication titration, dysrhythmia management, and acute stroke care
• Ability to complete required pre-start and annual learning modules

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill adult and geriatric neuroscience patients
• Monitor and manage patients with external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, intracranial pressure monitoring, arterial lines, and central lines
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage respiratory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula
• Administer and titrate vasoactive medications, cardiac drips, sedation, insulin, and other critical-care therapies according to protocol
• Recognize and respond to changes in neurological status, intracranial pressure, respiratory function, and hemodynamic stability
• Support care for patients requiring post-craniotomy, post-neurosurgical, spinal cord injury, and multisystem organ failure management
• Complete accurate assessments, medication administration, clinical documentation, intake and output monitoring, and interpretation of arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Float within the ICU and PCU scope of practice as needed to support patient care operations

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nursing opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a collaborative 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.