Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Manchester, Connecticut.

• Specialty:
  ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/30/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN – ER I – Manchester, CT

Contract Duration: 12 Weeks (03/23/2026 – 06/20/2026)

Shift: Night Shift (19:00 – 07:30) | 3x12-Hour Shifts

A 249-bed acute care facility is seeking an experienced Emergency Room RN. A primary focus of this contract is the upcoming transition to Epic EMR. The manager is specifically looking for a high-performing traveler who is not only a clinical expert in emergency care but also technically proficient and adaptable to EMR migrations.

• Acute Emergency Care: Manage a diverse patient population in a fast-paced community ER, from minor injuries to life-threatening traumas and cardiac emergencies.
• Epic Transition Support: Serve as a stabilizing force during the facility's move to Epic. You must be comfortable navigating EMR changes and potentially assisting permanent staff with workflow adjustments.
• Stroke Protocol Execution: As a Stroke Certified nurse, you will lead the rapid assessment and intervention for acute ischemic stroke patients (e.g., TNK/tPA administration and coordination with the Hartford Health Care Ayer Neuroscience Institute).
• Critical Interventions: Perform rapid-sequence intubation (RSI) assistance, ACLS/PALS protocols, and stabilize patients for transfer to tertiary care if required.
• Patient Advocacy: Maintain a high standard of care in a high-volume setting where blocked scheduling is not permitted to ensure balanced unit coverage.

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Emergency Department experience.
• Travel Experience: Mandatory. The facility will only consider nurses with a proven track record of successful travel assignments.
• Clinical Skills: Advanced proficiency in ER workflows and a high level of comfort with Epic EMR.
• Certifications: * BLS, ACLS, & PALS (AHA) – Required.
  • Stroke Certification – Required.
• Adaptability: Must be resilient and flexible, especially regarding scheduling and the inherent stressors of a system-wide EMR transition.

• Department: Emergency Room General (91011).
• Location: Manchester, CT 06040.
• EMR Status: Transitioning to Epic (Previously utilized MyECHN/Meditech-based systems).

• Schedule: 3x12 Nights. No blocked schedules are available for this position.
• Start Date: 03/23/2026.
• Negotiations: Vendor rate offers are permitted.

Job :

Requirements & Qualifications:

- Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of dedicated Emergency Department experience.

- Travel

Experience:

Mandatory. The facility will only consider nurses with a proven track record of successful travel assignments.

- Clinical

Skills:

Advanced proficiency in ER workflows and a high level of comfort with Epic EMR.

- Certifications:

* BLS, ACLS, & PALS (AHA) – Required. Stroke Certification – Required.

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

• ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
• ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
• ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
• ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

• Medical benefits
• Sick pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus