RN Emergency

Southcoast Health System, Inc. • New Bedford, MA

23h • $42 - $78 • Onsite

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 Level II Adult Trauma Center. The role involves coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family education, and providing leadership in collaboration with ancillary nursing and other patient-team personnel. The nurse maintains professional nursing practice standards and provides care appropriate to the age groups regularly served.

This position is scheduled for 32 hours per week on the evening shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with an every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The pay range is $42.37–$77.81 per hour, determined by experience. A $4,000 sign-on bonus is offered to hires with at least two years of RN Emergency Department experience; eligible rehires must have been terminated for more than one year.

Southcoast Health describes its workplace as inclusive and committed to employee well-being, diversity, and professional growth. Its Emergency Department offers access to new technologies, professional development resources, and an engaged leadership team. The department partners with Boston Children’s Hospital pediatricians to provide specialized emergency room and pediatric-unit care.

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 after hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of recent Emergency Department experience is preferred.
• At least one year of recent experience in Emergency Nursing is preferred.
• At least two years of RN Emergency Department experience qualifies for the stated $4,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.

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 group of patients regularly served.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Generous Earned Time Off package.
• Employee Wellbeing Program.
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match.
• Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
• $4,000 new-hire sign-on bonus for eligible hires with at least two years of RN Emergency Department experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree