Stepdown Travel Nurse Job in New Haven, CT | Days (3x12)
Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
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Travel RN
Stepdown Nurse in New Haven, CT
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$2,140
Specialty
Stepdown
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/18
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Stepdown travel nurse job in New Haven, Connecticut, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Yale New Haven Hospital . This role pays $2,140 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Yale New Haven Hospital
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Location: New Haven, CT 06510 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Manage higher-acuity patients stepping down from intensive care who require close monitoring
- Monitor continuous telemetry and hemodynamic status, recognizing and escalating changes promptly
- Administer medications and IV therapy, including titratable drips approved for the unit, per facility protocol
- Care for patients on high-flow oxygen and non-invasive ventilation when assigned
Travel Stepdown Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Stepdown experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Connecticut and national regulatory bodies.
Yale New Haven Hospital — New Haven, CT
New Haven, CT
Yale New Haven is one of the largest academic medical centers in the country — a 1,541-bed teaching hospital for the Yale School of Medicine and School of Nursing, and the major referral center for southern Connecticut.
- A Level I trauma center for both adults and children, paired with a comprehensive transplant center and certified heart and stroke programs — the full range of high-acuity academic nursing. Read More
- A Magnet-designated nursing organization, the credential many travelers look for in an academic setting.
- Smilow Cancer Hospital (168 beds) with the affiliated Yale Cancer Center — Connecticut's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center — for oncology and BMT nurses.
- Yale New Haven Children's Hospital (about 200 beds, Level I pediatric trauma) and a psychiatric hospital ranked among the nation's top ten, giving pediatric and behavioral-health RNs dedicated settings.
- Care across more than 100 specialties on two main campuses (York Street and Saint Raphael).
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FAQs – Stepdown Travel Nurse Jobs Near New Haven, CT
What certifications am I required to have for travel Stepdown jobs?
Most require BLS and ACLS. Neuro and stroke step-down postings often list NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification, and some cardiac step-down units add a dysrhythmia exam. PCCN, AACN's progressive care certification, is a relevant plus; step-down hours can count toward its practice-hour requirement when they involve direct care of acutely ill adults.
Can I take a travel Stepdown job with ICU or Med Surg experience?
Sometimes. ICU experience often transfers well, while Med Surg or Med Surg/Tele experience may be considered when it includes continuous monitoring, higher-acuity patients, and relevant infusions. The facility determines whether your background matches the unit's acuity and responsibilities.
What kind of units to Stepdown travel nurse assignment cover?
Stepdown units may focus on cardiac, neuro, surgical, trauma, or general medical patients. One unit may regularly manage post-cath patients and cardiac drips, while another may focus on stroke, post-craniotomy, chest tubes, or complex postoperative care. Reviewing the unit’s patient mix and permitted therapies is important
What level of acuity can an RN expect at Yale New Haven Hospital?
Yale New Haven is a large academic hospital with Level I adult and pediatric trauma, comprehensive transplant services, and advanced heart and stroke programs. Travel RNs may work with complex patients across a wide range of high-acuity medical and surgical specialties.
How does Magnet recognition shape the nursing environment at Yale New Haven?
Yale New Haven is a Magnet-designated nursing organization. Travelers joining the hospital can expect an established professional-practice structure within a large academic medical setting.
Which documentation system will travel Stepdown nurses use at Yale New Haven?
Yale New Haven Health uses Epic across its system. Nurses who already have Epic experience may find many of the charting workflows familiar when beginning an assignment.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this Stepdown job in New Haven
- Review Connecticut nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Connecticut salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore New Haven, CT
Yale University's presence shapes both the hospital landscape and the patient population of New Haven, CT, along Connecticut's shoreline. Intensive care and oncology units generate consistent travel demand here, and the case mix suits RNs who want clinical depth on a contract. The housing splits between downtown apartments near the green and quieter rentals in West Haven, Hamden, and East Haven, where prices drop noticeably; commutes from all three stay under twenty minutes. Parking near the medical district is tight and permit rules matter, a detail worth settling in week one. The Shubert Theatre grounds a real downtown arts calendar, and the city's famous pizza rivalry gives every traveler an ongoing side project, with strong opinions available from any local willing to share them.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Stepdown · New Haven, CT · $2,140 /wk