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American Traveler lists this Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care opportunity in new britain, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Travel RN - Med/Surg - Long Term Care
New Britain, Connecticut
$2,234/wk
Assignment Overview
Posted 3 days ago
Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours: 36 hrs/wk
Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Description
American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Long Term Acute Care Respiratory Care Unit position requiring 1-2 years of experience and a CT or compact RN license.
Details
Long term acute care hospital setting in the Respiratory Care Unit (RCU)
36-bed unit caring for respiratory-focused, vent-dependent patients in a medical (non-traditional Med/Surg) environment
Patient ratios are 1:9 for day/evening shifts and 1:12 for night shifts
12-hour night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
36 hours per week
Every other weekend required
Float required to similar chronic care units including RCU2 (Respiratory Step-Down Unit, 38 beds, 1:9 day/evening and 1:12 night ratios) and TRU (TBI and medically complex chronic care, 1:7-10 day/evening and 1:12 night ratios)
May split a 12-hour shift between two units, such as 4 hours on one unit and 8 hours on another
Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments
Requirements
Active CT or compact RN license required
BLS certification required
ACLS certification preferred
1-2 years of RN experience required
Prior travel experience preferred
Experience with respiratory or ventilated patients strongly preferred
Skilled in IV starts, IV drips, blood administration, EKGs, medication titration, and glucose monitoring
Experience with wound vac changes and both complex and simple wound dressings
Competent in trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, and foley care
Experience with port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements
Additional Information
Nurses are responsible for a wide range of clinical duties but do not manage ventilators, as respiratory therapists handle vent management
Care is provided to a medically complex patient population including TBI and chronic care cases
Local candidates are welcome to apply
Local and radius pay rates are available within a 50-mile radius
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,234/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$29,042
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$116,168
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$792/wk
Regular Hours
$22.00 x 36 hours/wk = $792
Weekly Stipends
$1,442/wk
Lodging
$138.00 x 7 days = $966
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,234/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,011 - $2,234. The $2,234 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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Worksite address
new britain, CT, 06051, US
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