Emergency Room RN
Milford, Massachusetts
UMMH Milford Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Milford, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with Emergency Department experience to work night shifts in the ER. This is a travel contract position requiring a Massachusetts nursing license and specific certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Schedule Details

• Night shift
• 3 shifts per week, each 12 hours
• Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) rotation

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal search, and federal exclusions.
  • Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance within 30 days prior to start.
• Education Verification: Third-party verification of highest completed education required; transcripts acceptable if verification is unperformable (diplomas not accepted).
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable.
  • Required immunizations or documented immunity/declinations for:

    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
    • Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
    • COVID-19 vaccination (most recent) or facility-specific declination
  • Drug testing within 30 days of start, covering a comprehensive panel of substances.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for all RNs.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 6 months of start and annually thereafter for RNs working in acute care areas including ED. Failure to pass on first attempt may result in cancellation.
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Medication exam required on first day of orientation with minimum 80% score.
  • Telemetry exam required only if working in telemetry-monitored units (not required for ER).
• References: Two professional references within the last three years.
• Employment History: Application must include 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Skills Checklist: Required prior to start and updated annually as applicable.

Preferred Certifications (Not Required)

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred for ER nurses.

Additional Notes

• Candidates declining certain vaccines must complete facility-specific declination forms; some declinations are not accepted for pediatric, maternity, or NICU areas (not applicable here).
• Valid government-issued photo ID required.
• Compliance with all facility-specific and state requirements is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced Emergency Department setting with a supportive team on a travel contract basis.