Emergency Room RN
Boston, MA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Job Overview: RN Emergency Room

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Emergency Room
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts
• Hospital System: Mass General Brigham
• Facility: Salem Hospital
• Employment Type: LTA (Long-Term Assignment)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit Name: Emergency Department
• Unit Description: 65-Bed Emergency Department, pod-based, with separate pediatric pod and separate Acute Mental Health area.
• Years of Experience Required: 2 years of Emergency Nursing experience.
• Skill Sets Required:

  • General ED nursing skills including assessment, documentation, IV, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point of care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education.
• Clinician to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Patient Population: All
• Census: 230 visits/day
• EMR (Charting System): EPIC – ASAP
• Floating Required: Yes
• Rotating Shifts Required: Yes (Day Rotate: 7a-7p, 11a-11p, & 7p-7a when requested; Night position does not rotate)
• Rotation Frequency: Low

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - preferred
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - strongly preferred

Additional Information

• Fit Testing: N95 fit test required within 365 days of start date and updated annually.
• COVID-19 Vaccine: A completed primary vaccination series required; no exemptions or waivers considered.
• MMR Vaccine: Documentation of two measles vaccines, two mumps vaccines, and one rubella vaccine required.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15th - April 30th); no exemptions or waivers considered.
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test screening or negative QuantiFERON TB Test required within 3 months of start date.
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA required within 365 days of start date.
• Background Checks: Criminal background check and verification of education and work history required.

Required Documentation

• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city & state.
• References: 2 recent references, minimum 1 Supervisor or Above, in skillset.
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission.
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form: Required for all initial assignments and extensions.

This position offers a dynamic work environment in a busy emergency department, ideal for experienced emergency nurses looking to further their careers in a reputable healthcare system.