Emergency Department RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location

• Salem, Massachusetts

Employment Type

• Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Work Schedule

• Night shifts, 36 hours per week
• Every Other Weekend (EOW) required
• Shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Rotating shifts may be required occasionally for day shifts (7 AM–7 PM, 11 AM–11 PM, 7 PM–7 AM), but night position does not rotate regularly

Unit Description

• 65-bed Emergency Department
• Pod-based layout with separate pediatric pod and separate Acute Mental Health area
• Patient census approximately 230 visits per day
• Clinician to patient ratio: 1:4
• Patient population: All ages

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Nursing experience

Required Skills

• General Emergency Department nursing skills including:

  • Patient assessment and documentation
  • IV therapy and phlebotomy
  • EKG and cardiac monitoring
  • Point of care testing
  • Splinting
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education

Certifications Required

• AHA Certified Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Preferred Certifications

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)

Floating and Rotation

• Floating to other units may be required
• Low frequency of rotating shifts for day coverage when requested

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) System

• EPIC – ASAP

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Massachusetts
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start date
• Massachusetts conditional licenses are not accepted

Health and Compliance Requirements

• N95 Fit Test within 365 days prior to start date, updated annually (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed
• Tuberculosis (TB) test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination or immunity documentation
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days prior to start date, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start date and annually
• Medication and Advanced Dysrhythmia exams with minimum 80% passing score within 365 days

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two professional references within 4 years (minimum one supervisor-level)
• Completed skills checklist within 1 year
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version)
• License/certification verification and other credential attestations as required

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs seeking a night shift role in a busy, diverse emergency department setting with opportunities for professional growth and skill utilization.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification