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

Join a 16-bed ED Observation Unit as a Travel Registered Nurse in New Haven, Connecticut. This 13-week night-shift travel nursing assignment offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to provide acute-care nursing for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: New Haven, CT 06510
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Assignment Dates: October 30, 2026 – January 29, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090-$2,200 per week
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Healthcare Setting: 16-bed ED Observation Unit providing non-admitted, observation-level emergency care
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1 Registered Nurse to 6 patients on days, nights, and weekends
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic experience preferred
• Call: Not required
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be accommodated based on department needs
• Travel Eligibility: Local candidates who live within 75 miles are not eligible for this assignment

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license; a pending Connecticut RN license may be considered if licensing timelines support the assignment start date
• Two years of recent emergency department or emergency observation nursing experience preferred; candidates with at least 1.5 years may be considered with qualifying Level I trauma or travel nursing experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications required; TNS may be accepted in place of TNCC
• Experience providing nursing care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Strong emergency nursing skills, including dysrhythmia interpretation, emergency medication administration, IV initiation, blood product administration, and care of patients requiring respiratory support
• Experience with Epic and Level I trauma, stroke, chest pain, or psychiatric care is highly valued
• Ability to float within nursing scope of practice to support emergency department and observation unit needs
• Ability to meet travel nursing compliance requirements, including required influenza vaccination

Emergency Department Observation RN Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based Registered Nurse care to patients receiving observation-level emergency services
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, monitor clinical status, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Care for patients with stroke, overdose, acute psychosis, trauma, respiratory compromise, multisystem illness, and other emergency presentations
• Administer medications, initiate and maintain IV access, manage central lines, obtain 12-lead ECGs, administer blood products, and support emergency interventions
• Apply isolation precautions and maintain a safe environment for patients experiencing behavioral health crises or suicidal ideation
• Collaborate with providers, respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Document assessments, interventions, reassessments, and patient outcomes accurately in Epic
• Provide clear patient handoffs and education while maintaining high standards of professional nursing practice
• Participate in scheduled weekend coverage and support staffing needs through in-scope floating when required

Explore this Connecticut travel nursing opportunity in New Haven, a city known for its vibrant arts and dining scene, walkable downtown, historic character, and convenient access to the Connecticut shoreline. Apply now to join this acute-care healthcare 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.