Travel ED Observation Unit RN - $2,344 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Night Shift | New Haven, CT

Join a fast-paced Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in a Level I Trauma Center in New Haven, Connecticut. If you are an experienced ER RN who thrives in acute care, trauma, and high-acuity emergency nursing, this travel nursing job offers a rewarding opportunity to make an impact every shift.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse Job
• Setting: Short-term acute care, Level I Trauma Center
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut 06510
• Start Date: 10/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for longer contract options
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
• Charting System: Epic
• Orientation: 48 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Guaranteed Hours: Yes

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required; Connecticut RN license should be in process or obtained prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of emergency nursing or comparable high-acuity experience preferred; candidates with at least 1.5 years in a similar setting may be considered
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS required
• CPI, NIHSS, and ENPC preferred or required based on unit needs
• Strong experience managing patient ratios of 1:5 to 1:6 in a busy Emergency Department
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Ability to adapt to cross-training and float within scope to meet department needs
• Flu vaccination required; COVID-19 vaccination not required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Assess, stabilize, and monitor patients presenting with acute and complex medical conditions
• Support care for trauma, stroke, chest pain, neurological, and behavioral health-related presentations within role scope
• Perform critical ED interventions such as IV starts, medication administration, dysrhythmia recognition, and emergency response support
• Collaborate with providers and interdisciplinary teams to deliver timely, patient-centered care
• Float to other campuses and the ED observation unit as needed
• Maintain a safe, efficient workflow in a high-volume acute care environment with strong attention to detail
• Document accurately and efficiently in Epic

Why This New Haven Healthcare Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a travel ER RN opportunity
• Work in a high-acuity Connecticut healthcare setting with strong clinical experience
• Join a supportive emergency department team in a vibrant New England city
• Guaranteed hours and potential for extension

Apply now to join this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in New Haven, CT and take the next step in your emergency nursing career.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #522254. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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