What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Emergency Dept position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jun 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN for a night shift travel position in Massachusetts, requiring an active MA RN license and a minimum of 2 years of ED nursing experience.
Details
- 65-bed, pod-based Emergency Department with a separate pediatric pod and dedicated Acute Mental Health area
- Sees all patient populations with an average census of approximately 230 visits per day
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
- Skills utilized include assessment, documentation, IV placement, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education
- Night shift: 19:00–07:30 (7p–7:30a)
- Every other weekend (EOW) required
- 36 hours per week
- 13-week contract
- Floating required
- Day shift rotation (7a–7p, 11a–11p, 7p–7a) may occasionally be requested; frequency is low and the primary night position does not rotate
- EMR: Epic (ASAP module) — Epic charting experience expected
- Free on-site parking available
Requirements
- Active MA RN license required — no pending or conditional licenses accepted
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department nursing experience required
- Required certifications (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, and PALS
- TNCC and NRP certifications strongly preferred
- All certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) — no exceptions for this facility
- Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted
- 2 professional references required for consideration
Additional Information
- Candidates who permanently reside within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are considered local and will receive a reduced pay rate
- Time keeping system: UKG/Kronos
- Any approved time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission