American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
- Hours: 48 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 18, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Telemetry/Stepdown unit requiring 2 years of experience and prior Level I Trauma Center experience.
Details
- Step-down unit within a Level I Trauma Center academic medical center
- Patient ratios average 1:5-6
- Night shift schedule, 4x12 hours from 19:00-7:30
- Works every other weekend
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within scope to meet facility needs
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active CT or compact RN license required prior to start date
- Current BLS certification required; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent experience in specialty required
- Level I Trauma Center experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic charting experience required
- Skills in respiratory care, cardiac monitoring, neurological/psychiatric care, and wound care
- Experience with IV therapy, central/peripheral line care, and blood product administration
- 1 professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care for a mix of medical-surgical/telemetry, orthopedic, plastics, and cardiovascular cases
- Royal blue scrubs required
- RTO requests greater than 7 days require additional approval
- Local candidates not accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility
- Former perm staff must have a 2-year separation before returning as a travel clinician
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required except for religious or medical exemptions
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Travelers must be willing to participate in natural disaster or emergency response activities as needed
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
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.
Travel Stepdown RN - $3,236 per week in new haven at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $85,280–$132,233
For context, most registered nurses earn between $85,280–$132,233 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.