Emergency Department Registered Nurse
North Adams, Massachusetts
North Adams Regional Hospital

Registered Nurse - ER Travel/Contract

Location: North Adams, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
• Shift: Day shifts, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each

  • Shift options: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 11:00 AM - 11:30 PM
• Weekly hours: 36

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 3 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or Red Cross
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form prior to start
• CORI background check (Criminal Offender Record Information)
• Standard background checks including 7-year work/living history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks (updated annually)
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search (state-specific requirement)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit testing for N95 mask (3M Model 1860) required for all units including OR
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within last 10 years
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold or Tspot within 6 months) or 2-step PPD skin test
  • Positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B (declination allowed only with low titer and facility-specific form)
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (Oct-May); medical or religious exemptions must be approved by facility
• COVID-19 vaccination required annually with up-to-date booster; exemptions (medical or religious) require facility approval and submission of exemption form

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Pass/Fail testing on EKG and medication on first day of orientation (remediation possible if failed)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam with minimum 80% score or Angoff score as applicable
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Med/Surg/Telemetry units (relevant for ER)
• Color blindness testing (Ishihara test) required for certain units including ED

References

• Two professional references required (within 3 years of start)

Additional Notes

• Scrub color is flexible; scrubs provided for OR if applicable
• Facility requires annual skills checklist completion
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a travel nursing opportunity in an ER setting with a focus on both adult and pediatric care, requiring strong clinical skills and current certifications.