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ER | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareNorthampton, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Northampton, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 10, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 8, 2026

This job pays about $57.64/hour — 15% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN) – Northampton, Massachusetts

Explore a rewarding Massachusetts travel nursing job as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse in Northampton. Join a fast-paced emergency care team providing safe, compassionate care to neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients throughout a 13-week travel contract.

Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Specialty: Emergency Department Registered Nurse / Emergency Room RN
  • Location: Northampton, Massachusetts
  • Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Start Date: November 8, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 6, 2027
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Openings: 2 positions

Emergency Department RN Requirements

  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; Emergency Department or emergency room nursing experience preferred
  • Current BLS certification
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Current PALS certification
  • Current CPI or MOAB certification
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills
  • Ability to provide safe, compassionate emergency nursing care to patients across the lifespan

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

  • Triage patients according to acuity, presenting condition, and care requirements
  • Perform timely initial assessments and ongoing reassessments of patient condition
  • Provide immediate nursing interventions for urgent and critical illness
  • Administer medications and treatments in accordance with clinical standards and provider orders
  • Recognize changes in patient status and escalate concerns promptly
  • Deliver emergency care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
  • Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other interdisciplinary healthcare team members
  • Provide patient and family education, discharge instructions, and follow-up guidance
  • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the Emergency Department

Location Highlights

Located in the scenic Pioneer Valley, Northampton offers a welcoming community atmosphere with a vibrant arts and cultural scene, locally owned restaurants and shops, and convenient access to parks, trails, and outdoor recreation. Its charming New England setting provides an inviting place to enjoy your time away from the hospital during this Massachusetts travel nurse assignment.

Apply now to join the Emergency Department healthcare team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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