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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room (ER) experience
• Massachusetts nursing license required
• Work schedule includes every other weekend and holidays

Certifications & Competencies Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only, required for ER
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only, required for ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, NICU, Nursery, Mother/Baby
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – Preferred for ER
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required for all RNs and LPNs
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Medication exam required for all RNs and LPNs; Telemetry exam required for RNs in telemetry units including L&D (one attempt only, minimum 80% score)
• State License Verification – Required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS Verification – Required within 30 days prior to start
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) – Preferred for Psychiatry, not required for ED
• Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty area (check assignment details)

Background & Compliance Checks

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County searches
  • National criminal search
  • OIG, NSOR, EPLS/GSA/SAM checks if separate from BGC
• Massachusetts Statewide iCORI clearance required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of highest completed education required (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
• Sex offender search required for subcontractors if separate from BGC
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all candidates in MA (not required for subcontractors)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable (2 PPDs or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days)
• TB Questionnaire required for all candidates; additional documentation if positive TB
• Immunizations or documented immunity required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, reactive titer, or declination with documentation)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
• Seasonal vaccinations or declinations required for:

  • Flu (required during flu season 10/1 - 3/31)
  • COVID-19 (most recent vaccination or declination required)

Additional Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• 2 professional references within 3 years
• Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills checklist required prior to start and updated annually
• Compliance with facility-specific declinations for vaccines (MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Varicella) where applicable
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)

Work Environment

• Facility is a hospital setting with ER focus
• Schedule includes every other weekend and holiday coverage

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses licensed in Massachusetts seeking a travel/contract role with a 13-week assignment in Worcester, MA.