Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
Bridgeport, CT
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,218/weekOverview
- Start Date10/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Seeking an experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nurse assignment in Bridgeport, CT 06610, a vibrant coastal city in Connecticut. Join a fast-paced ER nursing team serving adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics in a short-term acute care hospital with access to the greater New England region.
Job Details
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital, Emergency Department
- Location: Bridgeport, CT 06610, a vibrant coastal city in Connecticut
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 4x12-hour day shifts (07:00 - 19:30), every other weekend
- Shift Duration: 12-hour days
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
- Experience Level: 2 years of Emergency Department experience required
- Charting System: Epic experience required
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC required
- Type: Travel RN assignment
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of recent Emergency Department or Emergency Room nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
- Epic electronic medical record experience required
- Ability to work every other weekend and thrive in a high-acuity, fast-paced ER environment
- Experience managing a patient ratio of approximately 4:1
- Strong clinical skills in triage, dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, central line care, isolation precautions, and IV vasopressor management
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, efficient, and safe emergency nursing care in a busy Emergency Department
- Assess, triage, and prioritize patients across a broad range of ages and acuity levels
- Monitor and manage patients with cardiac, respiratory, trauma, and urgent medical needs
- Support high-acuity interventions and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in Epic
- Maintain compliance with departmental protocols, safety standards, and infection prevention practices
- Deliver timely care in a Level II Trauma environment while adapting to changing patient needs
- Contribute to a positive team culture focused on teamwork, responsiveness, and excellent patient experience
Apply now to join this rewarding travel Emergency Room nurse job in Bridgeport, CT 06610, and make an immediate impact on patient care.
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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