Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro ICU in New Haven, CT

Apply for a Travel Registered Nurse Neuro ICU job in New Haven, Connecticut, providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a Level I Trauma Center. Join a high-acuity Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit and collaborate with experienced critical care and neuroscience teams while caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. This on-site Connecticut travel nursing opportunity is located in a vibrant, walkable setting with coastal New England charm, renowned arts, dining, and cultural experiences.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: New Haven, CT 06510
• Specialty: Neuro Intensive Care Unit (Neuro ICU)
• Contract: 13 weeks, from November 13, 2026 through February 12, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980-$2,080
• Schedule: Day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:2
• Unit: 19-bed Neuro ICU with an average daily census of 17 patients
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Charting: Epic
• Weekend Coverage: May be required, including every other weekend based on unit needs
• Floating: ICU and PCU assignments within scope may be required

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut; pending Connecticut licenses may be considered based on processing timelines
• At least 2 years of recent Neuro ICU or neuroscience critical care experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Experience caring for patients with acute stroke, traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, subdural hematoma, neurotrauma, craniotomy, and craniectomy diagnoses
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVDs), lumbar drains, intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring, ventilator management, and critical care drips
• Level I Trauma Center experience preferred
• Ability to complete required pre-start and annual learning modules
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required

Neuro ICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric neuroscience patients.
• Monitor and manage patients with acute stroke, neurotrauma, spinal cord injury, cerebral edema, respiratory failure, and multisystem organ dysfunction.
• Assess and manage external ventricular drains, lumbar drains, ICP monitoring, arterial lines, central lines, and CVP monitoring.
• Provide post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgical care, including frequent neurological assessments and recognition of clinical changes.
• Manage ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, suctioning, sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive or cardiac infusions.
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition.
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, IV insulin protocols, and other therapies according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and rapid response teams to coordinate patient care.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic.
• Float to ICU or PCU assignments within demonstrated competency and support unit needs.

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse Neuro ICU opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a skilled critical care team.

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.