ICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – New Haven, CT

Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) in New Haven, Connecticut, as a travel ICU nurse providing expert care to critically ill adult patients. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Cardiac ICU or Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse who is confident managing advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilated patients, vasoactive infusions, and complex post-operative cardiac cases in a collaborative Level I trauma center.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: New Haven, CT 06510
• Specialty: Cardio-Thoracic ICU (CTICU)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• End Date: January 29, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adult critical care patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:1 to 1:2, with occasional higher-acuity assignments based on unit needs
• Charting: Epic
• Float Expectations: May float within the ICU and PCU scope, including other cardiovascular intensive care units

Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut
• At least 3 years of recent Cardiac ICU or Cardiothoracic ICU experience required
• At least 1 year of intensive care unit experience required
• Previous charge nurse experience required
• Previous experience caring for patients with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Proficiency with pulmonary artery catheter and Swan-Ganz monitoring required
• Strong Epic electronic health record documentation experience
• Experience in a Level I trauma center preferred
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and within a flexible ICU float model

Cardiac ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients following CABG, valve repair or replacement, aneurysm repair, transplant, VAD implantation, TAVR, and cardiac catheterization procedures
• Monitor and manage advanced hemodynamic parameters, including pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac output, CVP, and arterial-line data
• Care for patients requiring ventilator support, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive infusions
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips according to patient condition and established protocols
• Manage specialized equipment and therapies, including IABP, Impella, CentriMag, and other ventricular assist devices
• Assess and manage dysrhythmias, epicardial pacing wires, chest tubes, central lines, PICC lines, and post-operative complications
• Interpret arterial blood gases, obtain 12-lead ECGs, administer blood products, and initiate emergency interventions as indicated
• Support procedures such as bronchoscopy and ECMO cannulation while maintaining rigorous infection-prevention and safety standards
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in Epic
• Provide safe handoff communication and contribute to unit-based quality and patient-safety initiatives

Travel Nursing in New Haven, Connecticut

New Haven offers the energy of a vibrant college and cultural community with historic neighborhoods, acclaimed museums, diverse dining, and convenient access to Connecticut’s shoreline. Its central location provides an appealing home base for exploring coastal New England while enjoying an active urban lifestyle. Apply now for this Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity healthcare team 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.