Medical/Surgical RN – Emergency Department Boarder
Boston, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Travel Assignment)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical (Emergency Department Boarder)
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Seeking Medical/Surgical RNs for Emergency Department Boarder positions.
• Shift: Straight nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, every other weekend (EOW).
• Preferred start dates: February 9 or February 23.

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for this specialty unless otherwise specified by recruiter.
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required.

Credentials & Documentation Required

Submission Requirements (must be provided before submission)

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state details.
• Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above) in the relevant skillset.
• Skills checklist specific to the Medical/Surgical RN role.
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version).
• Primary source verification of professional nursing license/certification (NURSYS and Board of Nursing verification required). MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.

Onboarding Requirements (must be completed before start)

• Color photo badge (taken within past 6 months, professional headshot).
• Fit test for N95 respirator (within 365 days of start date, updated annually).
• Documentation of immunizations and health screenings:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or proof of immunity.
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
  • TB test (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break.
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break.
• Criminal background checks including:

  • National and Massachusetts CORI background checks (within 30-45 days prior to start).
  • Social Security Number trace for last 7 years.
  • National sex offender registry check (within 30 days of start).
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation (part of fit test record).
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form upon acceptance and for any start date changes.
• Education verification (highest level achieved).

Optional but Preferred

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity or declination.
• Tdap vaccination within last 10 years.
• Documentation of chest x-ray if positive TB test.

Additional Notes

• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for flu vaccine or N95 fit testing.
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start.
• Background checks and credential verifications are stringent and must be current.
• This is a travel assignment requiring compliance with all credentialing and health requirements prior to start.

This position is ideal for Medical/Surgical RNs with solid clinical experience who are comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting and can meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.