Registered Nurse Per Diem - Same Day Services

Optum; Leominster (MA); Hybrid; USD 39,950 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Registered Nurse for the ReadyMED urgent care practice in Leominster, Massachusetts. This role involves providing individualized patient care and requires travel throughout various sites in the region. Successful candidates will have an active RN license in Massachusetts and 2+ years of RN experience.

Responsibilities include collecting patient histories, conducting diagnostics, and managing medications. The hourly pay ranges from $29.00 to $52.00 based on experience. Optum offers a comprehensive benefits package and recognizes employee contributions.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of MA.
• 2+ years of hands-on RN experience.
• Experience in urgent care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care to patients.
• Perform triage and conduct diagnostics.
• Administer medications and manage life support needs.

Skills

Hands-on RN experience

BLS/CPR certification

Electronic medical records experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Accredited Registered Nurse education program

Job description

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost, and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

ReadyMED Registered Nurses provide direct and individualized care to patients.

Hours

Vary between 8:00 AM - 9:30 PM. 7 days/week. 1 weekday & 1 weekend shift per month required. Maximum of 80 hours/month and 960 hours/year.

Location

This role requires 100% travel throughout all sites in the region - Leominster, Natick, Worcester, Hudson, and Auburn.

Practice

Urgent Care (ReadyMed)

Primary Responsibilities

• Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans
• Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
• Conducts testing/diagnostics according to department protocol specific to chief complaint and patient condition to proactively obtain necessary information prior to Provider evaluation
• Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
• Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
• Records patients' current vital signs
• Works directly under Physicians and Advance Practitioners, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, intramuscularly or through an IV) and records medications as ordered by Provider

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from an accredited Registered Nurse education program
• Active and unrestricted RN license in the state of MA
• BLS/CPR certified or willingness to obtain within 90 days
• 2+ years of hands‑on RN experience
• Electronic medical records experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of urgent care experience
• EPIC experience

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $29.00 to $52.00 per hour based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone—of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income—deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes—an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.