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Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Nursing Job in New Haven, Connecticut

Travel RN opening in New Haven, CT for an experienced Neuro ICU Registered Nurse seeking a high-acuity critical care nursing assignment. New Haven, CT 06510 offers a welcoming coastal New England setting with a vibrant downtown, celebrated dining, rich history, and easy access to the shoreline, making it an appealing place to work and explore. Bring your neuroscience nursing expertise to a dynamic team while caring for complex neurological patients in a rewarding 13-week travel healthcare role.

Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and confident Registered Nurse with Neuro ICU experience to provide high-quality care for adult and geriatric patients. This ICU RN job is ideal for nurses who thrive in complex critical care settings, value teamwork, and enjoy the challenges of neuroscience nursing.

Job Details

• Position: Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN)
• Employment Type: Travel assignment
• Location: New Haven, CT 06510
• Start Date: 10/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Estimated Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
• Float: May be asked to float within scope to ICU and PCU
• Schedule Notes: 3x12-hour shifts per week

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in a Neuro ICU or closely related critical care setting
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Connecticut, or ability to obtain prior to start
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Strong experience caring for patients with stroke, post-craniotomy, and neuro trauma diagnoses
• Comfort with high-acuity monitoring and complex critical care interventions
• Ability to work night shifts and every other weekend
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Experience with electronic charting preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, attentive, and patient-centered care to adult and geriatric neurocritical care patients
• Monitor and manage patients with strokes, neuro trauma, and post-neurosurgical conditions
• Perform and support advanced ICU care including arterial line management, central line care, and ventilator support
• Assist with neuro-specific procedures such as EVD placements, lumbar taps, and intubation support
• Interpret hemodynamic and neurological data to respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation, radiology, pharmacy, and other support teams
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
• Float within scope to support unit needs while maintaining excellent standards of care

Apply now to join a top healthcare team in New Haven, Connecticut and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

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.