New Haven, CT

whooha · Mar 26, 2011

I was in the MICU at Yale for 4 mo. I only left to avoid the winter. I personally had a good experience. Ratios were 2:1 in the ICU and 3:1 in stepdown. I have heard from other travelers that the MS floors are pretty bad. Poorly staffed and fairly high acuity.

USIJurgy · Mar 30, 2011

I've worked here at Yale since January- I am at a satellite facility. I have really liked the assignment.

Keep in mind Yale has a contract with NursesRx, which is owned by American Mobile. So, if you arent working for an American Mobile company your pay rate will be lower (your company will have to skim some off the top from what Yale pay's NursesRx who pays your company who pays you.)

The orientation was pretty thorough for a traveler- 12 hours of hospital orientation, 8 hours of computer training, 16 hours on the floor.

Parking is around $300 a contract so make sure that is in your contract. Also, you have to wear royal blue scrubs- nothing else- so you might want a little money for that.

If you take the company housing AM puts you up in Stony Brook Apartments in East Haven. I have always felt safe and the neighborhood is quiet. I am definitely looking forward to the pool opening up this summer!

Good luck!

whooha · Mar 30, 2011

I agree with everything said about orientation. I was housed in Hamden at Town Walk at Hamden Hills I really enjoyed the area. There was plenty see and do. Easy access to NYC by the Metro North and only a few hrs drive to Boston.

LadyTiger44 · Mar 31, 2011

Thanks so much for the info! I really appriciate it. I am really hoping to be there this summer. I already have royal blue scrubs so that will work out good. Sounds like a great place to be. Thanks!

nursejilly2005 · Apr 12, 2011

I agree. I just started this Yale-New Haven contract in the SICU a few weeks ago. The housing is nice. I am also at Town Walk Hamden Hills. Can't wait for the weather to get warmer!! Looking forward to going to Boston and NYC!! Good luck!