ICU Registered Nurse Travel Jobs – Medical ICU Contract in New Haven, Connecticut

Experienced ICU Registered Nurse wanted for a 13-week Medical ICU travel nursing contract in New Haven, CT.

Bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit within a Level I trauma center in New Haven, Connecticut. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to care for complex medical patients while expanding their clinical experience. New Haven offers a vibrant blend of historic charm, cultural attractions, waterfront access, and an energetic academic community.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980-$2,080
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care; Level I trauma center
• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 16 hours
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Floating: PCU, other ICUs, and an affiliated campus as needed

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut; candidates should allow approximately 15-21 business days for Connecticut license issuance if applicable
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or Medical ICU nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for critically ill patients with acute respiratory failure, sepsis, liver or renal failure, post-cardiac-arrest conditions, and gastrointestinal bleeding
• Proficiency with arterial line management, ventilated patient care, central line care, continuous IV sedation, ABG interpretation, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, isolation precautions, and multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Flu vaccination is required
• One professional reference is required
• First-time travelers are welcome; candidates residing within 75 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Medical ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to high-acuity Medical ICU and step-down patients
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients experiencing complex and rapidly changing conditions
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage continuous IV sedation therapies
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms, escalating changes promptly to the appropriate care team
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, isolation precautions, and other critical care interventions
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, effective patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation in Epic and communicate patient status during handoffs
• Support patient assignments that typically range from 1:1 or 1:2 for high-acuity patients to 1:3 for lower-acuity patients or patients awaiting transfer
• Float to PCU, other ICUs, or an affiliated campus when operational needs require

Apply now to pursue this Medical ICU travel nursing opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and bring your critical care skills to a leading Level I trauma center.

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.