RN Emergency
About The Position
Southcoast Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at St. Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a designated Level II Adult Trauma Center. The role involves coordinating total nursing care, participating in patient and family education, and providing leadership in collaboration with ancillary nursing and other patient care team members to maintain professional nursing practice standards. The nurse must be able to provide age-appropriate care to the patient groups served. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on an evening/night shift from 7:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. Pay is based on experience, with a stated range of $42.37 to $77.81 per hour. A $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus is offered to candidates with at least two years of Emergency Department RN experience; eligible rehires must have been separated for more than one year. Southcoast Health describes its workplace as inclusive and community-focused, with access to new technologies, professional development resources, and an engaged leadership team. The Emergency Department partners with pediatricians from Boston Children’s Hospital to provide specialized care in the emergency room and pediatric unit.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.
- Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for an exemption for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt once hired.
Nice To Haves
- Three months of experience is preferred.
- At least one year of recent Emergency Nursing experience is preferred.
- At least two years of RN Emergency Department experience is required for the stated $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus; rehires terminated for more than one year are eligible.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate total nursing care for patients.
- Participate in patient and family teaching.
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.
- Maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient care unit.
- Provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403B retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
- $5,000 new-hire sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
