Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

Healthforce; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter support

Travel support throughout assignment

Fast credentialing process

Nationwide assignments

Extension opportunities

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ER travel assignment in Boston, MA. The position starts October 5, 2026 for 14 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,471-$2,587 and guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shifts are 12 hours long (7:00–19:00, 11:00–23:00, or 15:00–03:00).

Responsibilities include direct ED nursing care, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, and charting in EPIC. The role may require floating to Psych ED and Pedi ED areas, with pediatric experience preferred but

Qualifications

• 1.5+ years ED experience (Level I/II) or 2+ years ED (Level III/IV).
• Active BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS certifications required.
• Ability to read telemetry and pass a Telemetry Test on Day 1.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct ED nursing care including triage and stabilization.
• Monitor patients, administer meds, manage IVs and assist procedures.
• Document in EPIC and communicate with care team and families.
• Respond to emergencies, participate in codes, discharge planning.
• Maintain appropriate nurse-patient ratios and float to related areas as needed.
• Care for patients age 15+ in Psych ED and Pedi ED areas when required.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Rapid patient assessment

ECG rhythm strip interpretation

EPIC documentation

Education

BLS

ACLS

TNCC

PALS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – ER travel assignment in a hospital setting, Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Starts October 5, 2026 for 14 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,471-$2,587 with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift options are 12-hour shifts (7 am-7 pm, 11 am-11 pm, or 3 pm-3 am).

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $2,471-$2,587 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
• Contract duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts (various start times)
• Start date: October 5, 2026
• Work setting: high-volume ED in an acute-care hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to ED patients, including triage, rapid assessment, and stabilization.
• Monitor patient status with telemetry, administer medications, manage IVs, and assist with procedures as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and support staff to deliver timely, safe patient care and documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Respond to emergencies, participate in codes, and support patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Maintain appropriate patient-to-nurse ratios (typical ED range approximately 1:4-5 depending on acuity) and adapt to varying charting, imaging, and procedural needs.
• Float to Psych ED and Pedi ED areas (care for patients age 15+ in pedi settings when required), with pediatric experience preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Minimum 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; pass Telemetry Test on Day 1 (85%+).
• Active certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS (must be active/unexpired).
• EPIC experience preferred; prior travel assignment experience and critical care experience are a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume ED and to float to related areas as needed.

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing process
• Nationwide assignments
• Extension opportunities
• Guaranteed hours

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.