RN - Emergency Department - Nights (7p-7a)

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Emergency Department team for nights (7a-7p). As an integral member of our healthcare facility located just outside Boston, Massachusetts, you will provide compassionate and expert care to patients requiring emergency medical treatment during nighttime hours.

Responsibilities:

- Assessing patients upon arrival to the Emergency Department, prioritizing care based on acuity and initiating treatment promptly.
- Administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians and monitoring patient responses.
- Performing triage assessments, accurately documenting patient information, and maintaining comprehensive medical records.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams including physicians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Responding effectively to medical emergencies within the department, following established protocols and maintaining calm under pressure.
- Providing education to patients and families regarding their conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions.
- Adhering to hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.
- Participating in ongoing professional development activities and maintaining current knowledge of emergency nursing practices and trends.

Qualifications:

- Current Massachusetts RN license in good standing.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Department setting required.
- BLS/ACLS certifications required
- Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to make swift and accurate decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to patient-centered care.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced and often stressful environment.

Orientation dates 8/12

ED Call-Out Policy: If a traveler unexpectedly calls out of a shift (non-emergency), they are expected to make up the missed shift to fulfill their weekly guaranteed hours. Habitual call outs, and abuse of facility attendance policy is subject to immediate contract termination.

WILL CONSIDER 48 HR CONTRACTS

Registered Nurse (RN) with 2 years ED experience
Current MA license required at submission must be current thru assignment or show proof of renewal process
BLS / ACLS required
COVID-19 vax required