ER Registered Nurse
Milford, Massachusetts
UMMH Milford Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: Every other week (EOW/EOH)

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Valid government-issued ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background Check: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county searches, national criminal search, and federal exclusions
• Education Verification: Third-party verification of highest completed education or transcript with graduation date
• Statewide Massachusetts iCORI clearance within 30 days prior to start
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• Immunizations or valid declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, NICU, Maternity)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer, vaccines, or declination; declinations not accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU)
  • Hepatitis B (3-dose series, positive titer, or declination valid for 1 year)
  • Varicella (positive titer, vaccines, provider-documented history, or declination)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination (most recent as of August 2025) or facility-specific declination
• Tuberculosis screening: Two PPD tests (one within 90 days, one within 1 year) or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days; positive TB requires chest X-ray and facility-specific questionnaire
• 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 OR, Psychiatry, Mother-Baby/Postpartum, NICU)
• Competency Exams: Medication and Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exams required as applicable
• References: Two professional references within the last three years
• Employment Application: Must document 7 years of employment history with explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Required prior to start and updated annually as applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass all required exams and competency tests on the first attempt to avoid cancellation
• Some certifications and trainings may be required or preferred depending on unit assignment (e.g., Trauma Nursing Core Course preferred for ER)
• Facility-specific declinations for vaccines may not be accepted in certain patient populations (Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU)
• Annual updates may be required for background checks and some certifications for direct hire candidates

This position offers a focused opportunity for experienced Emergency Department RNs with a Massachusetts license seeking a night shift travel contract in a hospital setting.