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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Must pass two pass/fail exams at orientation: a medication exam and a telemetry exam. Only one attempt allowed for each exam. Failure to pass results in immediate contract cancellation.
• Study materials will be provided prior to orientation.
• Shift start time is 7:00 PM with very limited flexibility (±4 hours) only for urgent staffing needs.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring is required.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year.
• Ability to read telemetry.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Telemetry exam is required only for RNs working in units with telemetry monitoring, including Labor & Delivery.
• Telemetry exam is not required for OR, Psychiatry, Mother-Baby/Postpartum, and NICU units.
• Study materials and compliance attestations will be provided and must be completed.
• Candidates must be prepared for strict compliance and immediate cancellation if requirements are not met.

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position requiring Massachusetts licensure, telemetry skills, and specific certifications (ACLS, BLS, PALS). The role involves passing critical competency exams at orientation with no retakes allowed. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks, with a night shift starting at 7 PM and limited flexibility. Immunization and background check compliance are mandatory. Prior travel experience is not required.