Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma in Boston, MA

Job Title

RN – Emergency Department (Adult ED)

Location

Boston, MA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 12-hour shifts | Expected 48 hours/week (36-hour contracts considered) | Every other weekend | Every other holiday | Assignment end date: January 9, 2027

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume Adult Emergency Department serving 350–440 patients per day across up to 120 treatment areas
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:4–5 patients depending on acuity
• Independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips, including identification of heart blocks; must pass a Telemetry Test (85% or higher) on Day 1
• Float as needed to Psych ED and Pediatric ED (caring for patients age 15 and older in Pedi ED, unless prior pediatric experience is held)
• Deliver safe, evidence-based emergency nursing care in alignment with department protocols

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts or compact eligibility
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Level I or Level II ED experience, OR 2+ years of recent Level III/IV ED experience
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips and identify heart blocks
• Active/unexpired certifications required: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS
• Flexibility to float to Psych ED and Pediatric ED as needed
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be considered at a local rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records
• Previous travel nursing assignments
• Critical care experience
• Prior pediatric ED experience (relevant for floating to Pedi ED with patients under age 15)

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in one of the busiest and most dynamic Emergency Departments in the region, gaining extensive clinical exposure across a diverse patient population
• Supportive environment with structured assignment expectations and a defined end date for planning purposes