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

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Milford, Connecticut

Apply now for a 13-week Emergency Department travel RN job in Milford, CT, caring for adult and pediatric patients in a Level II Trauma Center.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department as a Travel Registered Nurse serving a combined adult and pediatric patient population. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is based in Milford, Connecticut, a welcoming coastal community along Long Island Sound with convenient access to the greater New Haven area. First-time travelers are welcome to apply, and experienced emergency nurses will have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in a Level II trauma environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Milford, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through January 29, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Care Setting: Short-term acute care hospital; combined adult and pediatric Emergency Department; Level II Trauma Center
• Charting: EPIC electronic health record
• Floating: Will float if needed
• Travel Eligibility: Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the assignment location

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain one; candidates should begin the licensing process before submission
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Recent experience in a general Emergency Department caring for combined adult and pediatric patients
• Proficiency with EPIC or another electronic health record system
• Experience managing dysrhythmias, IV vasopressors, ventilated patients, and CPAP/BiPAP
• Experience with central line care and management, arterial line management, IV initiation, and phlebotomy
• Strong triage, isolation precaution, and personal protective equipment (PPE) knowledge
• One professional reference required
• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Flu vaccination is required

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, timely, and compassionate nursing care to adult and pediatric Emergency Department patients
• Perform rapid assessments, prioritize care, and support effective emergency triage
• Monitor and manage patients experiencing dysrhythmias, respiratory compromise, and other acute conditions
• Care for ventilated patients and manage CPAP/BiPAP therapies
• Administer and monitor IV vasopressors and other emergency medications
• Start and maintain peripheral IVs and perform required phlebotomy procedures
• Provide central line and arterial line care according to clinical standards
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and maintain compliance with PPE protocols
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support high-quality emergency care
• Float to other areas when needed and contribute to a flexible, team-oriented environment

Apply now to join this Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and provide emergency care in Milford’s adult and pediatric Emergency Department.

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.