Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)

Job Title: Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)

Location: Athol, MA 01331

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every 3rd weekend and holidays

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN) to provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care in a fast-paced Emergency Department. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the RN will perform direct and indirect patient care activities, assess and prioritize patient needs, implement appropriate interventions, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate must demonstrate strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, and independent decision-making skills while working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, reassess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care interventions and treatment outcomes.
• Perform initial patient assessments and implement triage protocols based on patient acuity.
• Deliver patient care in accordance with established standards, protocols, and hospital policies.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies, and critical care medications safely.
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, cardiac rhythms, laboratory results, and diagnostic findings.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient conditions and emergency situations.
• Provide patient and family education and coordinate discharge planning.
• Document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Delegate and supervise nursing activities appropriately.
• Identify patient safety risks and follow established reporting procedures.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to suspected abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and sexual assault cases.
• Collect forensic evidence and maintain the chain of evidence according to established policies.
• Apply appropriate nonviolent interventions and follow restraint policies when necessary.
• Provide care for critically ill patients, including those requiring airway management, intubation support, ventilator monitoring, and vasoactive medication administration.
• Monitor and document thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapies according to established protocols.
• Support infection prevention practices, including consistent implementation of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) prevention protocols.
• Participate in professional development, staff education, and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Experience

• 3-5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced emergency care environment.
• Strong triage, assessment, critical thinking, and patient prioritization skills.

Licenses and Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Active BLS certification required.
• ACLS certification required upon hire, or an active BLS card with AHA ACLS obtained within 60 days of hire.
• AHA PALS certification required within six months of hire.
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN certifications preferred.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong clinical judgment and emergency response capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, dignity, and compassionate care.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to critical situations.
• Flexible, organized, proactive, and collaborative approach to patient care.