ER RN
Bridgeport, CT
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs
$2,344/weekOverview
- Start Date11/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Explore a Connecticut travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Join a collaborative emergency care team for a 10-week winter assignment in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center serving adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.
Travel ER RN Job Details
- Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
- Start Date: November 13, 2026; must start by December 18, 2026
- Contract Duration: 10 weeks
- Schedule: Four evening shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts, generally 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital with a Level II Trauma Center
- Emergency Department: Approximately 45 beds with a typical patient ratio of 1:4
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatric, and geriatric emergency patients
- Electronic Medical Record: Epic
- Time-Off Guidance: No holiday time off; no more than five days of requested time off
Emergency Room Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Connecticut or eligibility to obtain one
- At least 2 years of recent emergency department or emergency room nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Current BLS, ACLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
- Recent Epic charting experience
- Experience caring for pediatric, adult, and geriatric emergency patients
- Competency with triage, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, arterial line management, central line care, ventilated patient care, BiPAP/CPAP, IV vasopressors, and isolation precautions
- Willingness to work every other weekend and meet all assignment scheduling requirements
- Seasonal flu vaccination is required
- Applicants residing within 75 miles of the assignment location are not eligible under the applicable local policy
Emergency Department RN Responsibilities
- Provide safe, timely, and compassionate emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan
- Perform focused assessments, triage patients, identify care priorities, and respond to rapidly changing conditions
- Administer medications and treatments while monitoring patient response
- Recognize and manage dysrhythmias, respiratory compromise, shock, and other emergent conditions
- Care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, IV vasopressors, central lines, and arterial lines
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team during trauma responses, resuscitation, and patient transfers
- Maintain accurate and timely emergency department documentation in Epic
- Follow infection prevention, isolation, and patient safety standards in a high-acuity emergency care setting
Bridgeport offers convenient access to waterfront attractions, dining, arts, and regional destinations throughout coastal Connecticut and the Northeast. Apply now for this Connecticut travel nursing opportunity and join the emergency care team in Bridgeport.
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 - Travel
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
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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