Emergency Room Nurse

Cambridge Health Alliance; Everett (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus up to $20,000

Job summary

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) delivers 24-hour emergency care at Cambridge and Everett Hospitals, serving about 100,000 annual visits and nationally recognized for efficiency.

The Emergency Department RN will provide high-quality, evidence-based care, perform assessments, and document patient status while communicating clearly with patients and families in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• RN must be licensed in Massachusetts (RN license)
• BSN degree preferred, not required
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications required
• TNCC preferred
• 1–2 years Emergency RN experience required
• EMR proficiency required; physical agility test required for new hires

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to acute patients and families per CHA nursing standards
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced setting

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

EMR proficiency

Education

RN license (MA)

BSN degree preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Experienced Emergency Department RNs may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses!

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) provides 24-hour emergency care at our Cambridge and Everett Hospitals. We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts, with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits, and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation. Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital.

The Emergency Department RN will be responsible for the following:

• Will provide quality care to acute patients and their families according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice.
• Will assess, plan, implement, and document patient care in a professional manner.
• Will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, constantly changing environment with rapid patient turnover.

Qualifications/Experience

• RN must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
• Current or conditional Massachusetts RN license required.
• American Heart Association BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• TNCC preferred.
• 1 - 2 years of Emergency RN experience required.
• Basic computer EMR proficiency required.
• All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job‑specific physical agility exam.

Pay Range: $42.00 - $94.90 per hour

Department: Emergency Department

Job Type: Full-time

Shift: 7:00pm - 7:30am, with every other weekend and holiday rotation