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Registered Nurse – Emergency Department

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Emergency Department. This is a 13-week contract position offering 36 guaranteed hours per week.

Shift & Schedule

• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend
• Every other holiday

Clinical Scope

You'll assess and manage patients across the full spectrum of emergency care, from through discharge. Responsibilities include:

• Performing initial assessments and implementing protocols
• Developing and evaluating comprehensive care plans with patient input
• Administering medications and IV therapy per established protocols
• Managing pain assessment and reassessment, adjusting interventions as needed
• Monitoring cardiac arrhythmias and initiating thrombolytic/anticoagulation therapy
• Managing airway care for intubated patients, including suctioning and weaning
• Interpreting arterial blood gases and recognizing changes in patient status
• Coordinating discharge planning with patient/family and support systems
• Identifying safety risks, including abuse and violent behavior, and implementing appropriate interventions
• Documenting all clinical findings, interventions, and patient responses thoroughly
• Delegating and supervising nursing care provided by others

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (Bachelor's preferred)
• 3–5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred
• Current Massachusetts RN license
• ACLS certification upon hire (or BLS with AHA ACLS obtained within 60 days)
• AHA PALS certification within 6 months
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN certifications preferred

Physical Demands

Frequent reaching, handling, and standing; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.