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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Long Term Acute Care for a travel nursing job in New Britain, Connecticut.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Long Term Acute Care
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Respiratory Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN) position in a long-term acute care setting. This role focuses on providing specialized care to patients with respiratory and vent-dependent needs. The RN will be responsible for clinical tasks within a respiratory-focused environment, with the flexibility to choose between 8-hour or 12-hour night shifts. The position requires working every other weekend and may involve floating to similar chronic care units as needed.
Job Details: Schedule: 8-hour nights (11:00 PM 7:30 AM) or 12-hour nights (7:00 PM 7:30 AM), with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications
Valid RN license with 1-2 years of hospital or acute care experience, prior travel experience preferred. BLS (Basic Life Support) certification is required; ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification is preferred. Experience with respiratory and vent-dependent patients is strongly preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience managing respiratory/vented patients.
Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information
The RN will care for respiratory and vent-dependent patients, perform IV starts, medication drips, blood administration, EKGs, wound care, trach care, suctioning, catheterizations, and central line dressings. Must be willing to obtain or have a medical declination for flu vaccinations; personal or religious declinations are not accepted. Candidate profiles must be clear and comprehensive for review. Experience with respiratory/vented patients should be explicitly highlighted.
Benefits
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
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Worksite address
new britain, CT, 06051, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.