Emergency Department RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Nights & Every Other Weekend

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (Night shift)
Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

• 65-bed Emergency Department with pod-based design
• Separate pediatric pod and separate Acute Mental Health area
• Patient census approximately 230 visits per day
• Clinician to patient ratio: 1:4
• Patient population: All ages
• Electronic Medical Record system: EPIC – ASAP
• Floating required
• Rotating shifts required only for day shift (7a-7p, 11a-11p, 7p-7a) when requested; night position does not rotate

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Nursing experience
• General ED nursing skills including:

  • Patient assessment and documentation
  • IV therapy and phlebotomy
  • EKG and cardiac monitoring
  • Point of care testing
  • Splinting
  • Critical thinking
  • Patient education

Certifications Required (Must have on board before start)

• AHA Certified BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) strongly preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) strongly preferred

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Massachusetts
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start date
• MA Conditional Licenses are NOT accepted
• Both NURSYS and Board of Nursing verification required

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• Fit Test for N95 respirator within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed
• MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 365 days)
• MGB Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam (80% passing)
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test) and updated if break >6 months
• Physician Health Statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months
• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if break >6 months
• National Sex Offender Check within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days prior to start and annually
• Education verification of highest degree achieved
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Candidate submission coversheet required for initial assignment

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current ACLS certification
• Current PALS certification
• Current TNCC certification

Notes

• Rotation to day shifts is infrequent and only upon request
• Free on-site parking available
• Prior travel experience is NOT explicitly required for this position

This role is ideal for experienced Emergency Room RNs seeking a night shift position in a busy, diverse emergency department setting with opportunities to utilize a broad range of emergency nursing skills.