Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Orientation includes 2 pass/fail exams: Medication exam and Telemetry exam. Only one attempt allowed for each. Failure to pass results in immediate contract cancellation. Study materials will be provided.
• Shift start time: 7:00 PM with rare flexibility of ±4 hours based on urgent staffing needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Telemetry experience
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Important Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID required.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and state-specific clearances.
• Drug testing within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions.
• Immunizations or valid declinations required for:

  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccine or declination)
  • Flu vaccine or declination (seasonal requirement)
  • MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, TDAP (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU)
• TB testing and questionnaire required.
• Pass/fail Telemetry exam required for RNs working in telemetry-monitored units including Labor & Delivery. Not required for OR, Psychiatry, Mother-Baby/Postpartum, and NICU.
• Medication exam required for all RNs. Must pass with minimum 80% on first day of orientation.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Must complete all required exams and certifications prior to or during orientation to avoid contract cancellation.
• References: 2 references within the last 3 years required.
• Employment application must include 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with telemetry monitoring and emergency room care, who meet strict compliance and testing requirements.