Travel Long Term Acute Care RN - $2,370 per week
Cross Country Nurses — New Britain, CT
$2,370/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- Long Term Acute
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/21/2026
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: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Long Term Acute Care registered nurse (RN) position available in a facility located within a medical environment (not traditional medical/surgical). The role involves providing care for medically complex patients in a long-term acute care setting, with a focus on managing ventilated and respiratory patients. The shift is 12 hours during the day, with a minimum commitment of 36 hours per week. The position requires working every other weekend and floating between units as needed, including acute care sister units such as the Medical Rehabilitation Unit. Prior travel experience is preferred.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts during the day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, 1-2 years of experience, current BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with respiratory/ventilated patients.
- Float: Float rotation may be required; will float between acute care sister units, including Medical Rehabilitation Unit and Critical Medical Unit. For a 12-hour shift, may be on one unit for 4 hours and another for 8 hours.
- Experience Requirements: RN experience with respiratory/vented patients is strongly preferred. Nurses do not manage ventilators personally, as RTs handle vents.
- Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for initiating IVs, managing drips, administering blood products, interpreting EKGs, medication titrations, glucose monitoring, wound vac changes, dressing changes, trach care, suctioning, straight catheterization, Foley care, port access, central line dressing, and wound measurements. Profiles must be clear and easy to follow, with experience noted for respiratory/vented patients if applicable.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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 #1301975. 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: Registered Nurse / Long Term Acute Care
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