Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Boston, MA

20h

About The Position

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses for PRN assignments across multiple hospital units and clinical specialties in Boston, Massachusetts. Nurses provide patient-centered care within their professional scope of practice, demonstrated competencies, facility policies, and applicable regulations. Assignments may be available in neuro stepdown/SDU, medical-surgical, operating room, pediatric PACU, progressive care, PICU, pre-op, telemetry, ICU, ED/ER, and behavioral health services.

This PRN position offers assignments according to facility staffing needs, patient census, unit requirements, and nurse availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a minimum number of hours or shifts, and nurses are expected to reliably attend assignments they accept. Work may take place at acute care hospitals and specialty nursing units in the Boston area.

The role requires relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty. Nurses must hold an active Massachusetts RN license or other legally accepted authorization to practice in Massachusetts, meet applicable nursing education and licensure requirements, and hold BLS certification as required by the facility. Nurses must also complete required onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and screenings, and comply with facility scheduling and attendance policies.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid for practice in Massachusetts, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in Massachusetts.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program or education meeting applicable licensure requirements.
• Relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by the facility.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete facility onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and required screenings.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities.
• Ability to comply with facility scheduling and attendance policies.
• For Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry: relevant monitoring and stepdown experience; ACLS when required.
• For Medical-Surgical: relevant medical-surgical nursing experience and patient care competencies.
• For OR, General OR, and OR Circulator: perioperative nursing experience, knowledge of sterile technique, and surgical safety competencies.
• For Pediatric PACU: pediatric recovery experience and PALS when required.
• For PICU: pediatric critical care experience and required pediatric life-support certifications.
• For Pre-Op: experience with preoperative assessments, patient preparation, and perioperative safety.
• For ICU: critical care experience and ACLS or other facility-required credentials.
• For ED/ER: emergency nursing experience and applicable emergency care certifications.
• For BHS: behavioral health experience, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety competencies.
• All licenses, certifications, and specialty competencies must be verified before placement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous PRN, travel nursing, float pool, or multi-facility experience.
• Experience in acute care hospitals or specialty units.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Availability for additional shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.
• Additional certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, ACLS, and PALS may be preferred depending on the specialty and facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, clinical findings, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs and coordinate transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies according to facility protocols.
• Perform specialty-specific duties within demonstrated competency and authorized scope of practice.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling, with PRN assignments based on facility needs and nurse availability.
• Opportunities to apply for multiple specialties matching the nurse's clinical experience.
• Professional development through exposure to varied clinical assignments.
• Collaborative work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Potential opportunities for additional shifts based on staffing requirements.
• Meaningful work supporting patient safety, recovery, and care outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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