Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce•Boston, MA

12d•$2,150 - $2,273•Onsite

About The Position

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Emergency Department (ER) at a hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. The role involves providing direct emergency nursing care in a high-volume ED, which can handle up to 120 treatment areas and 350–440 patients per day. The nurse will be responsible for initial assessments, continuous monitoring, triage, interventions, and coordinating patient disposition. The position requires proficiency in telemetry interpretation and adherence to various medical protocols. There is a possibility of floating to Psych ED and Pediatric ED areas if the nurse has relevant experience. The contract duration is 14 weeks, with a start date of 10/05/2026.

Requirements

Active RN license (Massachusetts or eligible for licensure in the practice state)
ED experience: minimum 1.5 years (recent) in Level I/II ED or 2+ years in Level III/IV ED
Ability to independently read telemetry rhythm strips and identify rhythm blocks; Telemetry Test on Day 1 with 85%+ required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, PALS active/unexpired
Nursing degree from an accredited program (ASN, BSN, or equivalent)
Availability to work 12-hour shifts with guaranteed 48 hours per week; must remain through 01/09/2027; schedule includes nights (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and two weekends per 4-week cycle; acceptable to float to related ED areas as needed

Nice To Haves

EPIC experience is preferred to support efficient documentation and charting

Responsibilities

Provide direct emergency nursing care for adult and adolescent patients in a high-volume ED
Conduct initial assessment, continuous monitoring, triage, and timely interventions; interpret telemetry as part of patient care
Administer medications, start IV access, perform procedures, and coordinate disposition (admit, discharge, or transfer)
Collaborate with physicians, technicians, and support staff to ensure patient safety and quality care
Document all care accurately in the electronic health record; maintain appropriate patient ratios (1:4–5 depending on acuity)
Demonstrate proficiency in telemetry interpretation (identify rhythm abnormalities/heart blocks) and pass the Telemetry Test on Day 1 (85%+)
Possible float to related ED areas (Psych ED and Pediatric ED for patients aged 15+ if pediatric experience exists)
Maintain compliance with BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS protocols and hospital/department policies