Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Holyoke, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (ER) - Travel/Contract

Location: Holyoke, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Overview

Seeking experienced ER Registered Nurses for night shift travel assignments starting late November / early December.

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts
• Hours: 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM (includes 30-minute lunch)
• Environment: Dynamic, full-spectrum Emergency Department serving all ages, including a locked behavioral health unit (12-bed capacity)
• Patient Population: All ages (birth through end of life), predominantly adults; occasional pediatric patients (Level 1 pediatric trauma center nearby)
• Work Setting: High-acuity, fast-paced

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license or eligible for emergency MA license
• ACLS, BLS, CPI, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years recent ED RN experience
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment (first-time travelers should indicate status for screening)
• CPI training provided onsite

Certifications & Competencies

• Required:

  • ACLS (AHA)
  • BLS (AHA)
  • PALS (AHA)
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – can be completed onsite
• Preferred:

  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
• Testing:

  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) required before orientation
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for ED RNs
  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% score)

Background & Compliance

• Standard background check including SSN trace, county criminal, nationwide criminal, and Massachusetts statewide iCORI clearance (updated annually)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required annually
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
• Confidentiality agreement and health requirements must be completed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or signed declination
• Negative TB test (PPD, Tspot, or Qgold) within 1 year or chest x-ray if previously positive
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declinations not accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Positive titer or signed declination
• Drug screening: 10-panel within 1 year of start
• Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID-19 vaccine (dose 1, fully vaccinated, booster) preferred or signed declination

Additional Information

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, and per diem acute care roles
• Supportive, community-oriented hospital culture
• Opportunity for professional growth in a collaborative environment
• Located in Western Massachusetts with rich cultural and natural surroundings

This assignment offers a chance to work in a comprehensive ED setting with diverse patient populations and a supportive team environment.