Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse

TotalMed; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking Emergency Room RNs for immediate travel nurse openings in Gloucester, MA. Candidates should have 1–2 years of recent acute care experience and be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves evaluating and implementing patient care procedures with a diverse team of caregivers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• 2 years acute care experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary.
• Coping with fast-paced environments required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients, documenting medical history.
• Perform minor medical operations and provide bedside care.
• Advise patients and families on long-term care needs.

Skills

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Excellent communication skills

Patient care skills

Stress management skills

Job description

About the Role

We're looking for Emergency Room RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Gloucester, MA. The right RN should have 1–2 years recent acute care experience. The ER Travel Nurse will work with a diverse team of caregivers to evaluate, triage and implement care using proper procedures and physician instructions. The role is fast‑paced and urgent, requiring excellent communication and patient‑care skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients, documenting medical history and vital signs.
• Perform minor medical operations and provide bedside care.
• Clean and bandage wounds, provide IV therapy, and maintain supplies and medical equipment.
• Report suspected abuse to appropriate agencies.
• Advise patients and families on illnesses or injuries, and plan long‑term care needs.

Requirements

• ACLS, BLS, PALS certificates.
• 2 years acute care experience.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean and stoop for long periods and lift up to 20 lbs routine, up to 50 lbs when necessary.
• Good stress‑management skills and ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Additional Information

ER Travel Nurses must be able to stand, walk for long periods, and lift up to 50 pounds at times. They should be able to cope with a fast‑paced environment and work with patients of all ages.