
ER | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Bridgeport, CT
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.00
- Weekly
- $1,980
- Yearly (full-time)
- $102,960
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 10/16/2026
This job pays about $55.00/hour — 11% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut ($49.39/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut right now
- 543 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Connecticut from 6 agencies, 82 of them in Bridgeport.
- Pay in these listings: $40.77 – $95.00/hour, median $62.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Connecticut: $49.39/hour ($102,731/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($95.00/hour across 2 jobs).
Job description
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) - Travel Assignment in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel job in Bridgeport, CT: Join a fast-paced Emergency Department and provide high-quality care in a busy acute care hospital serving patients across the lifespan.
Join a fast-paced emergency department in Bridgeport, Connecticut, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population in a busy acute care setting. This travel ER RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse who thrives in high-acuity environments, values teamwork, and is comfortable caring for patients across the lifespan, including pediatrics, adults, and geriatrics. Bridgeport offers the energy of a coastal Connecticut city with access to shoreline attractions, local dining, and convenient regional travel.
Job Details
- Setting: Emergency Department in a short-term acute care hospital
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 10/16/2026
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts; every other weekend
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Charting System: Epic
- Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
- Location: Bridgeport, CT 06610
Job Requirements
- 2 years of recent Emergency Room nursing experience
- Active Registered Nurse license in Connecticut or ability to obtain prior to start
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and TNCC certifications
- Epic experience required
- Travel nursing experience preferred/required for submission
- Comfort working in a high-acuity, fast-paced Level II trauma environment
- Strong clinical skills in emergency care and rapid patient assessment
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, efficient, and compassionate care to patients in the Emergency Department
- Perform triage, assessments, and ongoing monitoring for patients with varying acuity levels
- Support care for pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a dynamic ED setting
- Manage critical interventions such as dysrhythmia interpretation, IV vasopressors, and ventilated patient care
- Provide care involving BiPAP/CPAP, central line management, arterial line management, and isolation precautions
- Collaborate closely with the care team to maintain smooth patient flow and quality outcomes
- Work scheduled 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend coverage
Ready to take the next step in your Connecticut nursing career? Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in Bridgeport, CT.
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.
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