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Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – ED Observation Unit Travel Nursing Job in New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity emergency care team as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in a 16-bed ED Observation Unit in New Haven, Connecticut. This Connecticut travel nursing opportunity offers non-admitted observation care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced Level I trauma and comprehensive stroke care environment. Work alongside an interdisciplinary healthcare team while caring for patients with a wide range of urgent and complex medical conditions.

New Haven offers an engaging mix of coastal New England character, vibrant arts and dining, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to parks and regional destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN / Emergency Room Nurse)
• Unit: ED Observation Unit
• Location: New Haven, Connecticut
• Assignment Type: 10-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 20, 2026; qualified candidates must be able to start by December 18, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,130–$2,250
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:6 on days, nights, and weekends
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Scheduling Flexibility: Block scheduling may be accommodated based on unit needs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Connecticut; pending licensure may be considered, with sufficient time allowed for processing
• At least 1 year of relevant nursing experience; 2 years of Emergency Department experience is preferred
• Candidates with approximately 1.5 years of experience may be considered when they have qualifying Level I trauma or travel nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications; TNS may be accepted as an alternative to TNCC
• Experience caring for patients with acute and emergent conditions, including stroke, cardiac emergencies, trauma, psychiatric needs, overdose, respiratory compromise, and multisystem illness
• Experience with patient ratios of approximately 1:5–1:6 preferred
• Strong assessment, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to float within the nurse's scope of practice when needed
• Additional certifications such as NIHSS, PALS, CPI, or ENPC are valued based on assignment needs

Emergency Department Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients receiving non-admitted observation-level treatment
• Perform focused and ongoing assessments, identify changes in condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Administer medications and emergency therapies safely while monitoring patient response
• Manage patients with acute medical conditions, trauma, stroke symptoms, dysrhythmias, drug overdose, psychiatric holds, suicidal ideation, and respiratory compromise
• Obtain and interpret 12-lead EKGs, recognize dysrhythmias, manage IV therapies, and provide central-line, chest-tube, arterial-line, and ventilator-related care within scope
• Assist with airway management, intubation, emergency procedures, blood product administration, and other urgent interventions as indicated
• Apply appropriate isolation precautions, support safe management of agitated or violent behavior, and maintain a therapeutic environment
• Collaborate with providers and support services including respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, social services, physical therapy, interpretation services, and transportation
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs
• Participate in every-other-weekend coverage and float within scope to support department staffing needs

Apply now for this Emergency Department Registered Nurse travel assignment in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a collaborative ED Observation Unit team.

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.