Travel LTAC Float RN - $2,234 per week
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Care (LTC) Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in Hartford, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Long Term Acute Care Float position requiring at least 3 years of RN experience, with a preference for respiratory and ventilator patient experience.
Details- Long term acute care (LTAC) setting — not a traditional Med/Surg environment
- Primary patient population consists of approximately 65% chronic vent and trach patients, with the remaining 35% being rehab-type patients including stroke, TBI, respiratory failure, and COPD
- Assigned to a 24-bed unit at a satellite campus
- Patient ratios range from 1:5–8, with an average of 1:6 or 1:7
- 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Every other weekend is required
- Float assignment — travelers float first to like units at a sister campus, including: Respiratory Care/Respiratory Step Down (ratios: D/E 1:9, N 1:12), Medically Complex Rehabilitation with cardiac monitoring (ratios: D/E 1:7, N 1:9), and TBI/Medically Complex Chronic Care (ratios: D/E 1:7–10, N 1:12)
- RNs will not be assigned to pediatrics unless pedi-specific experience is confirmed
- Respiratory therapists (RTs) manage ventilators — RNs are not responsible for vent management
- Active CT or Compact RN license required
- Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
- Current BLS certification required
- Experience with respiratory and ventilated patients strongly preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Proficiency with IV starts, IV drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titration, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex and simple wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, Foley care, port access, and central line dressing changes
- Responsibilities include performing IV starts, administering drips and blood products, EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, complex and simple wound dressings, trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, Foley care, port access, and central line dressing care
- Candidates should clearly indicate where they have gained experience with respiratory and ventilated patients
- 13-week assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-713212. 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 - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
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.