ER | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department | Bridgeport, CT

Join an experienced emergency department team as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for an adaptable ER RN who enjoys caring for diverse patient populations in a fast-paced Level II Trauma Center. Provide high-quality emergency nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients while working with a typical 4:1 patient-to-nurse ratio. This Connecticut travel nursing opportunity offers convenient access to New Haven, New York City, waterfront attractions, dining, and cultural experiences.

Travel RN Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Start Date: December 4, 2026
• End Date: March 5, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 4 shifts per week; scheduled 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. with a 30-minute break
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: Short-term acute care hospital and Level II Trauma Center
• Emergency Department: Approximately 45 beds
• Patient Population: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 4:1
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Travel Requirement: Previous travel experience required; local candidates within 75 miles are not eligible

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Connecticut, or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment begins
• At least 2 years of recent emergency department nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
• Recent Epic charting experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in emergency nursing, triage, and care of patients across the lifespan
• Experience with arterial line management, BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patients, central lines, IV vasopressors, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and isolation precautions
• Ability to work every other weekend and adapt to a high-acuity emergency department environment
• Annual influenza vaccination required

Travel ER RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive emergency nursing care to pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform timely triage, patient assessments, reassessments, and prioritization of care
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including dysrhythmias and other emergent presentations
• Care for patients requiring ventilatory support, BiPAP/CPAP, IV vasopressors, central lines, and arterial line monitoring
• Administer medications and treatments safely while maintaining accurate Epic documentation
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions and use personal protective equipment according to clinical guidelines
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary departments, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Promote patient safety, effective communication, and high-quality patient care throughout the emergency department

Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Emergency Department opportunity in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and join a leading healthcare team in a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center.

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.