Travel RN - Emergency Dept

American Traveler; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 105,000; Full time

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American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced ED Observation RN with active MA licensure for a 13-week assignment in Salem, MA. The role requires telemetry interpretation skills and involves rotating shifts across ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OB units.

Expect 36-48 hour weeks with a mix of 7a-7p, 11a-11p, and 7p-7a shifts, including some weekends. Prior travel nursing experience is preferred and MA license must be active.

Qualifications

• Active MA RN license required (no conditional licenses accepted).
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one location plus 2 years of travel nursing experience.
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Core ED nursing skills including assessment, documentation, IV insertion, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education.
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start via NURSYS and BON.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive emergency observation nursing care to adult patients.
• Work in a 16-bed Observation Unit within the Emergency Department for adult patients and holds.
• Floating to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OB units requested.
• Rotating shifts include days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Cardiac monitoring

Education

RN license (MA)

Tools

Epic

ASAP

Clin Doc

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Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Travel RN - Emergency Dept

Salem, Massachusetts

Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Rotating, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 18, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ED Observation RN with active MA licensure and tele strip interpretation skills for a 13-week assignment with rotating shifts.

Details

• Work in a 16-bed Observation Unit within the Emergency Department for adult patients and holds
• Patient census typically ranges from 10-16 with clinician-to-patient ratios of 4:1 or 5:1 depending on unit needs
• Utilizes Epic, ASAP, and Clin Doc charting systems
• Rotating shifts required (7a-7p, 11a-11p, and 7p-7a) including days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend
• 36 or 48 hour weekly schedules available
• Floating required to ED Observation, AMU, and ED Psych OB units

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required (no conditional licenses accepted)
• AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in one location plus 2 years of travel nursing experience
• Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Core ED nursing skills required including assessment, documentation, IV insertion, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, critical thinking, and patient education
• Primary source license verification required within 30 days of start via NURSYS and BON

Additional Information

• Deliver comprehensive emergency observation nursing care to adult patients
• Flu vaccination required with no religious or medical exemptions permitted
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility may be considered at a reduced rate
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos system

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,299/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$29,887

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$119,548

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$864/wk

Regular Hours

$24.00 x 36 hours/wk = $864

Weekly Stipends

$1,435/wk

Lodging

$137.00 x 7 days = $959

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,299/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,069 - $2,299. The $2,299 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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