Tele | Registered Nurse

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Join a dedicated telemetry nursing team in Bridgeport, CT, for a 13-week travel nurse assignment providing postoperative care to adult and geriatric patients in a short-term acute care hospital. This Connecticut travel nursing job offers specialized cardiac monitoring, a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, block scheduling consideration, and a welcoming opportunity for first-time travelers.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980–$2,080
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 13, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday rotation based on department needs
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Assignment: Approximately 5 patients on day shift
• Documentation System: Epic
• Scheduling: Block scheduling considered
• Additional Details: Floating may be required, including to a nearby affiliated campus, based on staffing needs

Bridgeport offers a vibrant coastal New England setting with waterfront attractions, diverse dining, arts and entertainment, and convenient access to the broader Connecticut and New York metropolitan areas.

Telemetry Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Connecticut; candidates should allow sufficient time for Connecticut licensure processing
• At least 2 years of recent telemetry nursing experience
• Telemetry experience required; first-time travel nurses are welcome
• Current BLS certification
• Recent experience caring for postoperative patients, preferably including CABG, TAVR, general surgery, bariatric, or thoracic surgery
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, central lines, chest tubes, IV therapy, blood products, surgical drains, and wound care
• Ability to manage cardiac and vasoactive infusions according to unit protocols
• Willingness to float as needed and participate in weekend and holiday rotations
• Seasonal influenza vaccination is required

Telemetry RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric telemetry patients in a postoperative acute care setting
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Care for patients following CABG, TAVR, bariatric, thoracic, and general surgical procedures
• Administer medications and manage cardiac drips in accordance with established protocols
• Perform patient assessments, medication administration, IV therapy, central line care, chest tube management, and surgical drain care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary services
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, recovery, medications, and discharge needs
• Document patient care accurately in Epic
• Float to other appropriate areas or an affiliated nearby campus when required to support patient care needs

Apply now for this Bridgeport, Connecticut travel Registered Nurse – Telemetry opportunity and join a collaborative acute care 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.