Travel ER RN - $2,444 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN) – Travel Contract in Putnam, Connecticut

Emergency Department travel nursing job in Putnam, CT: Join a fast-paced acute care ER and make an immediate impact as an experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel contract is ideal for an ER RN who thrives in a busy emergency department, values teamwork, and enjoys delivering high-quality patient care in a New England community.

Job Details

• Position: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (ER RN)
• Employment Type: Travel Contract
• Location: Putnam, Connecticut
• Setting: Acute Care Emergency Department
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week
• Hours Per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,180 - $2,290
• Start Date: 8/10/2026

Job Requirements

• Active RN license with eligibility to work in Connecticut
• At least 1 year of recent Emergency Room nursing or acute care nursing experience
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• NVCIT certification, or willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills
• Comfort working in a busy Emergency Department with behavioral health patients
• Cerner charting experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compassionate, and efficient care in a high-volume Emergency Department
• Assess, triage, monitor, and respond to patients across a wide range of acuity levels
• Support patient care in a 24-bed ED, including a 5-bed locked behavioral health unit
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote timely treatment and positive outcomes
• Recognize changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate documentation and support smooth patient flow during night shifts
• Provide patient education and contribute to a positive patient experience

Why This Connecticut Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Competitive weekly pay for experienced emergency room nurses
• 36 guaranteed hours on a consistent night shift schedule
• Opportunity to work in an acute care Emergency Department
• Great fit for travel nurses looking for ER RN jobs in Connecticut
• Supportive team environment in a welcoming New England community

Apply now to join this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Putnam, Connecticut, and take the next step in your Connecticut nursing career.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507393. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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