Cardiac Stepdown | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – New Haven, CT

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown in New Haven, CT

Seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week pediatric cardiac stepdown assignment in New Haven, Connecticut. Care for infants, children, and adolescents in a Level I trauma setting with Epic charting and strong interdisciplinary support.

Join a collaborative pediatric nursing team in New Haven, a vibrant, walkable city known for its rich arts scene, historic character, and excellent dining. This Connecticut travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an RN with pediatric acute care, cardiac, and stepdown experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Specialty: Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown / Pediatric Stepdown
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 6, 2026
• End Date: February 5, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:4 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Float: Within the pediatric service line as needed
• Patient Population: Infants, children, and adolescents, ages 0–20
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 75 miles are not eligible for this travel assignment

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut by the start date
• At least 2 years of recent experience in pediatric stepdown, pediatric acute care, or a closely related specialty
• Level I trauma experience required
• Current BLS certification
• Current PEARS certification
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias
• Experience caring for pediatric patients with complex medical, cardiac, respiratory, endocrine, nephrology, gastrointestinal, and infectious conditions
• Flu vaccination required; exemptions are not available for this assignment
• Strong communication, patient assessment, prioritization, and teamwork skills

Pediatric Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric patients in a cardiac and medical stepdown setting
• Monitor patients for changes in cardiac, respiratory, and neurological status and promptly escalate concerns
• Interpret dysrhythmias and support the management of patients with cardiac conditions
• Care for patients with respiratory illnesses, pneumonia, chest tubes, sepsis evaluations, febrile illnesses, dehydration, gastrointestinal conditions, diabetes, nephrology disorders, and other complex diagnoses
• Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating patient responses
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, physical therapy, social services, rapid response teams, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Educate patients and families using age-appropriate communication
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic
• Float within the pediatric service line and adapt to changing patient care needs

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in pediatric cardiac stepdown nursing in New Haven, Connecticut.

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.