Travel ED Observation RN - $2,171 per week
About the role
Access Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Emergency Department (ED) Observation Unit in Salem, Massachusetts. The position is a 13‑week travel assignment requiring 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The unit has 16 observation beds serving an adult patient population with a typical census of 10‑16 patients. Charting is done in Epic, Asap, and Clin doc. Floating to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OB is required, and rotating shifts (7a‑7p, 11a‑11p, 7p‑7a) are expected.
Responsibilities
- Perform patient assessments and documentation
- Start IVs and perform phlebotomy
- Obtain EKGs and provide cardiac monitoring
- Conduct point‑of‑care testing
- Apply splints and deliver patient education
- Use critical thinking to manage ED observation patients
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience working in one location
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a travel nurse
- Ability to read telemetry strips
- Active Massachusetts RN license
- Current AHA ACLS and PALS certifications
Skills
- General ED nursing skills: assessment, documentation, IV, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point‑of‑care testing, splinting, critical thinking, patient education
Pay
Pay package is based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week; rotating shifts required (7a‑7p, 11a‑11p, 7p‑7a). Some assignments may be 36 or 48 hours as needed.