Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
New London, CT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Emergency Department Registered Nurse – Psychiatric ED Travel RN Job in New London, Connecticut

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department team in coastal New London, Connecticut, for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a high-acuity psychiatric ED and main ED setting. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who enjoys behavioral health, emergency medicine, and delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative acute care environment.

Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room / Psychiatric ED
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Assignment
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Schedule: Night shift with every-other-weekend coverage
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,090 - $2,200
• Orientation: 12 hours
• Work Environment: Short-term acute care hospital with a strong focus on behavioral health, emergency nursing, and patient safety

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience or closely related acute care experience
• Experience caring for psychiatric patients and medically complex patients
• Epic charting experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, CPI, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Ability to cross-train and work confidently in both the psychiatric ED and main ED
• Strong de-escalation, communication, and critical thinking skills
• Comfortable caring for pediatric and adult patients across the lifespan

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, skilled nursing care to psychiatric and medical emergency patients
• Perform assessments, triage, and ongoing monitoring for patients with behavioral health and emergency needs
• Float between the psychiatric ED and main ED as patient volume and department needs require
• Support safe, efficient care for patients experiencing acute psychosis, suicidal ideation, overdose, trauma, stroke symptoms, seizures, and other emergency conditions
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and emergency interventions per clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with physicians, techs, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote excellent patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and uphold department standards for safety and quality care

Why This Connecticut Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a coastal New London, CT healthcare setting with a welcoming New England atmosphere
• Gain valuable experience in psychiatric emergency nursing and acute care nursing
• Join a collaborative team in a fast-paced Emergency Department environment
• Ideal for travel nurses seeking a rewarding Connecticut RN job with competitive weekly pay

Apply now to join this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in New London, Connecticut, and take the next step in your healthcare 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.