Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – MICU Night Shift Contract in New Haven, CT

Apply now for a 13-week travel ICU nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut, caring for critically ill adults on consistent night shifts. Join a high-acuity 56-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) and stepdown team within a Level I Trauma Center. This Travel Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team while expanding your critical care expertise. New Haven offers a vibrant blend of historic charm, cultural attractions, dining, and convenient access to the scenic Connecticut coastline.

Travel ICU Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980-$2,080
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: High-acuity MICU and stepdown unit within a Level I Trauma Center
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 29, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:1 or 2:1 in the ICU; up to 3:1 for lower-acuity patients awaiting transfer; 3:1 in stepdown
• Call: Not required
• Floating: PCU, other ICUs, and an affiliated campus as needed
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic

Travel ICU RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain one before the start date
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for critically ill adult patients with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, liver or renal failure, post-cardiac arrest conditions, and gastrointestinal bleeding
• Demonstrated ability to manage mechanically ventilated patients, arterial lines, central lines, continuous IV sedation, and dysrhythmias
• Strong understanding of arterial blood gas interpretation, isolation precautions, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and float as needed
• At least one professional reference is required
• Flu vaccination is required
• Travel assignment eligibility; candidates residing within 75 miles of the worksite are not eligible

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a high-acuity MICU and stepdown environment
• Continuously assess patients, identify changes in condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage continuous infusions and sedation therapy
• Monitor and manage arterial lines, central lines, and other critical care equipment
• Interpret arterial blood gases, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond appropriately to clinical changes
• Apply evidence-based practices for sepsis, respiratory failure, organ dysfunction, post-cardiac arrest care, and other complex conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic while coordinating care with providers and the interdisciplinary team
• Follow infection prevention, isolation, and PPE protocols
• Float to PCU, other ICU areas, and an affiliated campus when clinically appropriate
• Support safe patient transitions, transfers, and discharge planning

Apply now to join this Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and advance your ICU critical care experience in New Haven.

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.