Registered Nurse - Observation Unit

the Client•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a contract Registered Nurse position in an Emergency Department surge/overflow area. The nurse will provide care to overflow and surge patients stationed in the ED and float to other areas within the ED as needed. The role uses Epic for charting and requires at least two years of telemetry experience. The assignment is three months, onsite in Worcester, Massachusetts, with a night schedule of three 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM). The posted start time may shift by up to four hours earlier or later based on limited critical department needs. The position requires work every other weekend and every other holiday, and candidates must be able to start on the posted start date. Orientation includes two pass/fail exams, one on medication and one on telemetry. Each exam allows one attempt; failure of either exam results in immediate contract cancellation. Study materials will be provided during the compliance process and before FDIs. A flu vaccine is required, with medical or religious exemptions and declinations allowed. A COVID-19 vaccine is not required. The facility permits RTO for one of the three major upcoming holidays, but RTO will not be approved on December 24, December 25, or December 31.

Requirements

Current Massachusetts RN license.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
At least two years of telemetry experience.
Proficiency with the Epic charting system.
Ability to work every other weekend and every other holiday.
Ability to start on the posted start date; alternative start dates are not being considered.
Must pass the medication and telemetry exams at orientation; each exam permits one attempt.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or takeover is not available.
Flu vaccine required; medical or religious exemptions and declinations are allowed.

Nice To Haves

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to overflow and surge patients in the Emergency Department.
Float to different areas within the Emergency Department as needed to care for overflow and surge patients.
Use Epic for charting.