Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Bridgeport, CT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,218/weekOverview
- Start Date10/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Take the next step in your travel nursing career with this Emergency Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Bridgeport’s 06610 area offers a convenient coastal Connecticut setting with local amenities, nearby parks, and access to major routes. Join a fast-paced Emergency Department in a Level II Trauma Center caring for pediatrics, adults, adolescents, and geriatrics while working with a supportive clinical team in central Connecticut.
Job Details
- Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Location: Bridgeport, CT 06610
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital, Level II Trauma Center
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 16, 2026
- Shift: 4x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Ratios: 4:1 on days, nights, and weekends
- Additional Highlights: Free parking, strong clinical support, and a collaborative emergency care environment
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
- Epic charting experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Experience managing a patient load of approximately 4:1
- Ability to care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients
- Strong clinical skills in a fast-paced emergency department setting
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to patients across all age groups
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients based on acuity in the Emergency Department
- Manage IV vasopressors, central lines, arterial lines, and ventilated patients as needed
- Support patients requiring BiPAP/CPAP and dysrhythmia monitoring
- Deliver safe, efficient care while maintaining accurate documentation in Epic
- Follow isolation precautions and PPE standards to support patient and staff safety
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to stabilize and treat patients
- Maintain professionalism and flexibility while working scheduled day shifts and every other weekend
Apply now to join a respected Connecticut healthcare team and advance your Emergency Room RN travel nursing career in Bridgeport, CT.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Bridgeport, CT
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Bridgeport, CT here's what you should know:- Bridgeport's cost of living is higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 83°F, and winter lows can drop to 22°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available, but they may require some searching and planning.
- Bridgeport is car-friendly, but public transportation options such as buses and trains are also available for getting around the city and nearby areas.
- Bridgeport has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Bridgeport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports activities.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, beaches, and hiking trails in the area.
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