Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

24/7 recruiter support

Travel support

Assignment support

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an ER Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Boston, MA. Start date 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks with 36 guaranteed hours weekly and 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM).

The role requires floating to related ED areas and holiday coverage, with a commitment through 1/9/2027. Responsibilities include direct patient care for adults and adolescents, triage, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and ED procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Level I/II ED experience or 2+ years in Level 3/4 ED.
• Ability to read telemetry rhythm strips and identify heart blocks.
• Active BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications (active).
• EPIC EMR experience or willingness to learn; travel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult and adolescent patients in a busy ED, with potential float to related areas.
• Perform initial triage, comprehensive assessments, monitoring, and telemetry interpretation.
• Administer medications, manage IVs, initiate emergency protocols, and assist with ED procedures.
• Document care in the EMR and coordinate with care team for safe discharges or admissions.
• Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and ED staff to optimize throughput and patient safety.
• Adhere to unit policies including patient ratios and shift requirements.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

ED patient care

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse license

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview Registered Nurse - ER, Travel assignment in Boston, Massachusetts. Start date 10/19/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,611-$2,801 per week with guaranteed hours of 36. Shift is 12 hours, nights (7:00 PM-7:30 AM). This high-volume emergency department role requires flexibility to float to related ED areas and to work 2 weekends in a 4-week schedule with holiday coverage; must stay through 1/9/2027. The position is in a fast-paced, 24/7 patient-care environment with a large ED footprint and a busy patient census. Below are the key highlights of the assignment.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,611-$2,801 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Start date: 10/19/2026
• Setting: high-volume emergency department
• Local rate option: candidates residing within 50 miles are paid at a local rate, $10 less per week than posted

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for adult and adolescent patients in a busy ED, with potential float to related areas such as Psych ED and Pediatric ED (age 15+), based on department needs
• Perform initial triage, comprehensive assessments, and ongoing patient monitoring, including telemetry
• Interpret telemetry rhythm strips and identify heart blocks; pass a Telemetry Test on Day 1 (85% threshold)
• Administer medications, manage IVs, initiate emergency protocols, and assist with ED procedures as needed
• Document care in the electronic medical record and communicate clearly with the patient care team to ensure safe, efficient flow and safe discharges or admissions
• Collaborate with physicians, APs, and other ED staff to optimize patient throughput and maintain patient safety and quality of care
• Understand department workflow in a very busy ED and adhere to unit policies, including patient ratios (approximately 1:4-1:5 depending on acuity)

Requirements

• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent Level I or II ED experience and/or 2+ years of recent Level 3/4 ED experience
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; identify heart blocks; pass Telemetry Test on Day 1 (85% or higher)
• Active BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications (active/unexpired)
• Experience with Epic (EPIC) or willingness to learn; previous travel assignment experience preferred
• Floating ability to related ED areas (e.g., Psych ED and Pedi ED for patients aged 15+); flexibility to work nights and 2 weekends per 4-week schedule and E/O holidays
• Assignment availability through 1/9/2027; readiness to commit to the 13-week duration

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours
• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
• Competitive weekly pay maintained for the duration of the assignment

Pay Disclaimer

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.