Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 28, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a MICU position requiring 2 years of ICU experience, a CT or compact RN license, and Epic charting proficiency.
Details
- 10-bed Medical ICU within a short term acute care hospital
- Level II Trauma Center with 426 staffed beds
- Night shift, 3x12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
- Every other weekend required
- Floating required as needed
- Uses Epic charting system
Requirements
- Active RN license (CT or Compact) required
- Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Epic EMR experience required
- Skilled in IV therapy, central line/PICC line/arterial line management, and blood product administration
- Skilled in care of ventilated patients, HFNC, and ETT/NT suctioning
- Skilled in CVP monitoring, IABP, and pre/post cardiac cath/intervention care
- Skilled in titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Skilled in continuous IV sedation and neuromuscular blockade administration
- Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and 12-lead EKG/ECG acquisition
- Skilled in management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
- Skilled in IV insulin protocols and isolation precautions/PPE
- One professional reference required
- Flu vaccine required with no declinations accepted
- COVID vaccine and booster required, with religious or medical exemptions only
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care to medically critical ICU patients including cardiac, respiratory, and renal cases
- Part of the Yale New Haven Health System with free parking available
- Local candidates not accepted within a 75-mile radius of the hospital
- Previous permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 2 years to return as a traveler
- First-time travelers may be considered if they meet the 2-year specialty experience requirement
- Up to 7 days of RTO can be auto-approved
American Traveler Job ID #P-741466. 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 - ICU
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.
