Travel ER RN - $2,362 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New London, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 4, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Emergency Department RN cross-trained in psychiatric and main ED care for a night shift assignment requiring a CT or compact RN license.
Details- , psED, short term acute care, Level III trauma center
- Treats all medical and multiple psychiatric diagnoses across all patient ages
- Primarily scheduled in the psych area with floating to the main ED based on volume or department needs
- Shift is 3x12 nights (1900-0730)
- required to work every other weekend
- Epic EMR used
- Patient ratio typically 1:5-6
- >Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required (1.5 years considered for Level I trauma or travel experience)
- Community hospital experience required
- Level II trauma experience preferred
- Cross-training in both ED psych and main ED nursing required
- Certifications required: ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS, PALS, TNCC (MAB preferred)
- Epic charting experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- 1 professional reference required for consideration
- Provide emergency nursing care to both psychiatric and general ED patients
- Manage behavioral health conditions including acute psychosis, suicidal patients, and managing violent behavior
- Perform triage, isolation precautions/PPE, and cardiac monitoring as needed
- Scrub color required: royal blue
- Free parking provided as part of the health system
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemptions
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
- Local candidates not accepted within 75 miles of the hospital site
- Former staff must have been separated for at least 2 years to be eligible as a traveler
American Traveler Job ID #P-745956. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Emergency Dept
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.