ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in New Haven, Connecticut
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- New Haven, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,720/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $75.56
- Weekly
- $2,720
- Yearly (full-time)
- $141,440
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $75.56/hour — 53% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut ($49.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut right now
- 543 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 291 of them in New Haven.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $62.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Connecticut: $49.39/hour ($102,731/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($95.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Join us for a rewarding temporary assignment in the SICU of a busy Level I Trauma Center in New Haven. As a specialized ICU nurse, you will handle airway management, IV drips, and patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure. The schedule is a 12-hour night shift, offering you a chance to experience the hospital's lively nighttime atmosphere while making a real difference in critical patient care. The contract lasts 13 weeks, and you'll be part of a dedicated team supporting both ICU and step-down care, floating within scope to meet the hospital's needs. If you thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, this role offers the perfect challenge with the added benefit of a guaranteed weekly schedule.
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Job Specifics:
Location: New Haven, Connecticut
Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Hours: 48 hours
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