Travel Registered Nurse ER Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare seeks an ER Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Boston, MA. Start 11/30/2026 with a 48-hour weekly guarantee and 12-hour night shifts (7:00 pm–7:30 am). Assignment spans ED, with float coverage to Psych ED and Pediatrics as needed (age 15+ if no pediatric experience).

Local residents within 50 miles receive a local rate ($10 less than posted). Telemetry interpretation and Telemetry Test Day 1 are required; EPIC and travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years ED experience at Level I or II, or 2+ years Level 3/4 ED experience.
• Ability to independently read telemetry rhythm strips; pass Telemetry Test on Day 1 (85%+).
• Certifications active: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume ED, including triage, assessment and monitoring.
• Interpret telemetry rhythm strips and respond to abnormal rhythms in real time.
• Administer medications, perform basic procedures within scope, and collaborate with ED team.
• Document care in the electronic record and participate in handoffs and shift reports.
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, manage census with acuity, follow protocols.

Skills

Telemetry reading

Critical care

BLS

ACLS

TNCC

PALS

Night shift

Tools

EPIC

Job description

ER Registered Nurse needed for a travel assignment in Boston, MA. Start date 11/30/2026 for a 13-week engagement. Weekly pay ranges from $2,607 to $2,743 per week, with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift is 12-hour nights. The assignment is in a busy hospital emergency department setting, with floating support to Psych ED and Pediatric ED as needed (care for age 15+ in pediatrics unless you have prior pediatric experience). The role includes a 7:00 pm-7:30 am schedule with two weekends in a 4-week period and holiday coverage on even/odd cycles. Travelers will not be placed in trauma rooms during this assignment. Local residents within 50 miles will be paid at a local rate ($10 less than the posted bill rate). The position requires the ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips and pass a Telemetry Test on Day 1 (85%+). EPIC experience and prior travel experience are preferred.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,607-$2,743 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 pm-7:30 am)
• Start date: 11/30/2026
• Setting: Busy hospital emergency department
• Local rate policy: residents within 50 miles receive local rate (posted rate reduced by $10)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-volume ED, including triage, assessment, and continuous monitoring of acutely ill and injured patients
• Interpret telemetry rhythm strips, identify heart blocks, and respond to abnormal rhythms in real time
• Administer medications, perform basic procedures within scope, and collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and the broader ED team to prioritize care
• Document care in the patient record accurately and efficiently; participate in handoffs and shift reports
• Maintain patient safety and comfort, manage a patient census that may range with acuity, and adhere to department protocols and guidelines
• Floats to Psych ED and Pedi ED (age 15+) as needed; maintain flexibility while ensuring patient care quality

Requirements

• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent ED experience at Level I or II, 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%+)
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, TNCC, and PALS must be active/unexpired
• Must be able to work 12-hour night shifts and participate in a schedule with two weekends in a 4-week period plus holiday coverage
• Willingness to float to Psych ED and Pedi ED (15+ age up to pediatrics if no pediatrics background)
• EPIC experience and prior travel assignments are preferred; strong critical care exposure is a plus
• Must stay through 1/9/27 as part of the assignment term

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing and onboarding process
• Extension opportunities on eligible assignments
• 24/7 support for travelers during the assignment
• Assignment-specific guidance and resources to help you succeed

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.