ER Registered Nurse
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER (Night Shift)

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Start Dates: July 8 or July 15
• Shift Flexibility: Start time may vary by up to 4 hours earlier or later only in urgent staffing situations (very rare)
• Unit: Emergency Room (ER)
• Specialty Requirements: Must be able to read telemetry

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• ED - Emergency Department (1.5 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Ability to read telemetry

Orientation and Testing Requirements

• Two pass/fail exams at orientation:

  • Medication exam
  • Telemetry exam (required for RNs working in telemetry units including L&D; not required for OR, Psychiatry, Mother-Baby/Postpartum, NICU)
• Only one attempt allowed per exam; failure results in immediate contract cancellation
• Study materials will be provided before orientation
• Minimum passing score: 80% on both exams

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county search, national criminal search, and federal databases
  • Education verification of highest completed education (transcript acceptable if verification unavailable)
  • Massachusetts statewide iCORI clearance within 30 days prior to start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Required immunizations or valid declinations (MMR, Hepatitis B, TDAP, Varicella, Flu, COVID-19) with some declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU
  • Drug test within 30 days of start
• Other:

  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search (tracking only)
  • Two professional references within three years
  • Employment application covering 7 years with explanations for gaps over 30 days
  • Skills checklist updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass the telemetry and medication exams on the first day of orientation to avoid cancellation
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• The client enforces strict compliance with all documentation and certification requirements
• Candidates declining certain vaccines must provide facility-specific declination forms; some declinations are not accepted in pediatric, maternity, or NICU areas

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced RNs with telemetry skills and ER experience, working nights in a fast-paced environment.