Travel ED Observation Unit RN - $2,218 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in New Haven, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) Travel Assignment – New Haven, Connecticut

ER Registered Nurse travel job in New Haven, CT: Join a fast-paced ED Observation Unit and provide high-acuity emergency nursing care in a collaborative, Level I trauma environment.

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department Observation Unit in New Haven, Connecticut, where you’ll care for a diverse patient population in a high-acuity, interdisciplinary setting. This 16-bed observation unit offers the opportunity to strengthen your emergency nursing skills while working alongside an experienced care team. New Haven is a vibrant coastal city known for its historic charm, lively downtown, excellent dining, and strong medical community—making it an exciting place to grow your nursing career.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980 - $2,080
• Setting: ED Observation Unit / Emergency Department
• Schedule: 3x12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Charting System: Epic preferred
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Location: New Haven, CT 06510

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for Connecticut practice
• 1.5+ years of experience in a high-acuity emergency department, ED observation, or similar acute care setting preferred; 2 years preferred
• Experience caring for patients with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, TNCC or TNS, PALS, ENPC, NIHSS, and CPI
• Epic experience preferred
• Ability to work in a Level I trauma environment and adapt to changing patient needs
• Flu vaccine required
• Ability to work every other weekend and float within scope as needed

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled emergency nursing care in a non-admitted ED Observation Unit
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with a variety of emergency and observation-level conditions
• Administer medications and perform high-acuity interventions as indicated
• Support care for patients with trauma, stroke, chest pain, psychiatric, and medical emergencies
• Collaborate with physicians, providers, and interdisciplinary team members to support safe, efficient patient flow
• Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow established clinical protocols
• Float within scope to meet facility needs and provide exceptional patient-centered care

Apply now for this New Haven, Connecticut nursing job and bring your emergency room expertise to a team that values quality care and collaboration.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #522280. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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