ED Observation RN
Salem, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED Observation RN with active MA licensure and tele strip interpretation skills for a 13-week assignment with rotating shifts.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Observation Unit within the Emergency Department for adult patients and holds
• Patient census typically ranges from 10-16 with clinician-to-patient ratios of 4:1 or 5:1 depending on unit needs
• Utilizes Epic, ASAP, and Clin Doc charting systems
• Rotating shifts required (7a-7p, 11a-11p, and 7p-7a) including days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend
• 36 or 48 hour weekly schedules available
• Floating required to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OB units

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required (no conditional licenses accepted)
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one location plus 2 years of travel nursing experience
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Core ED nursing skills required including assessment, documentation, IV insertion, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start via NURSYS and BON

Additional Information

• Deliver comprehensive emergency observation nursing care to adult patients
• Flu vaccination required with no religious or medical exemptions permitted
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos system