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Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – ED Observation | New Haven, CT

Join a high-acuity emergency care team as a Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) supporting a dedicated 16-bed ED Observation Unit in New Haven, Connecticut. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma environment while working alongside strong interdisciplinary support services. New Haven is a vibrant, walkable city known for its rich arts and cultural scene, historic neighborhoods, and convenient access to the Connecticut coastline and major Northeast destinations.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090–$2,200
• Assignment: 10-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 6, 2026
• End Date: January 15, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week with guaranteed hours
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: 16-bed ED Observation Unit providing non-admitted, observation-level care
• Typical Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 Emergency Department RN to 6 patients
• Call: Not required
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be accommodated based on department needs

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Registered Nurse license in Connecticut; pending licensure may be considered when the application is underway
• Two years of emergency department or comparable acute-care nursing experience preferred; candidates with at least 1.5 years of experience in a similar hospital environment may be considered
• Current ACLS, BLS, and TNCC certifications required; TNS may be accepted in place of TNCC
• Experience managing patient assignments of approximately 5–6 patients preferred
• Level I trauma, emergency department, or ED observation experience preferred
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to float within scope of practice to support emergency department and observation unit needs
• Current influenza vaccination required
• One professional reference required

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring emergency observation-level services
• Perform focused assessments, ongoing reassessments, care planning, medication administration, and timely escalation of changes in patient condition
• Care for patients with complex emergency presentations, including stroke, cardiac conditions, trauma, overdose, psychiatric needs, respiratory compromise, and multisystem dysfunction
• Manage and monitor IV therapies, blood products, central lines, chest tubes, ventilated patients, emergency medications, and dysrhythmias within scope and competency
• Obtain and interpret relevant clinical data, including 12-lead ECGs and arterial blood gases, as appropriate to the assignment
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record
• Support safe transitions, transfers, discharges, and patient education while maintaining a calm, compassionate approach
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage and float within scope as needed to promote continuity of care

Apply now for this Travel Emergency Department RN opportunity in New Haven, Connecticut, and join a high-acuity healthcare team in a Level I trauma environment.

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.