ER RN
Leominster, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial HealthAlliance Hospital - Leominster Campus

Registered Nurse - ER

Assignment Overview

• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Location: Leominster, MA and Clinton, MA (float between the two campuses)
• Shift: Night, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week
• Ratio: 1:5
• Unit details: Looking for a well-rounded ED nurse. The ED has a psych holding area.
• Scheduling: Based on unit needs. Block schedules cannot be accommodated.
• Other openings: This is a duplicate posting for other jobs in this unit. The employer will consider 4x12 for current openings.

Required Qualifications

• Permanent Massachusetts RN license
• Emergency Department (ED) experience of 2 years
• Emergency Department experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred

• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

Pre-Start Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, county, national criminal, and OIG/SAM/EPLS searches. Education verification of highest completed education (required even if unrelated to specialty). Massachusetts iCORI clearance attestation within 30 days prior to start. Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search (required for all candidates in MA).
• Licensure: Massachusetts state license verification within 30 days of start. NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Drug testing: Within 30 days of start, including the required panels.
• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA, with a statement of fitness to work without restrictions.
• TB: Two PPDs (one within 90 days and one within a year), or QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days. TB questionnaire required regardless of results.
• Immunizations: Tdap, MMR (rubeola, mumps, rubella), hepatitis B, varicella, flu (during flu season, October 1 to March 31), and COVID. Vaccination or facility-specific declination is accepted for each.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam: Required within 6 months of start and annually thereafter. The onsite pass/fail exam is frequently failed and results in immediate cancellation. Only one onsite attempt is allowed.
• Employment history: 7 years of employment on the application, with explanations for gaps longer than 30 days. Two references within three years of start.
• Skills checklist: Required prior to start and updated annually.