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Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Athol, MA

Join a fast-paced Emergency Department in Athol, Massachusetts, as an experienced travel Registered Nurse (RN). This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a clinically confident ER nurse who excels at assessment, critical thinking, rapid prioritization, and collaborative patient care. Athol is located in the scenic North Quabbin region, offering convenient access to outdoor recreation, charming New England communities, and the natural beauty of central Massachusetts.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950-$2,060
• Specialty: Emergency Room Registered Nurse / Emergency Department RN
• Location: Athol, Massachusetts
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every third weekend and holiday
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 8, 2026
• Position Type: On-site travel nursing assignment

Emergency Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience required; 3-5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
• ACLS certification upon hire, or an active BLS certification with the ability to obtain American Heart Association ACLS within 60 days
• American Heart Association PALS certification within 6 months
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN certifications preferred
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to function independently while contributing effectively as part of an interdisciplinary emergency care team
• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent reaching, handling, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Provide compassionate emergency nursing care in accordance with professional standards, protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Prioritize care, recognize the need for emergency intervention, and appropriately delegate and supervise nursing activities.
• Administer medications, intravenous therapy, vasoactive medications, anticoagulation, and thrombolytic therapies safely and accurately.
• Perform triage as indicated and recognize changes in patient condition, laboratory values, diagnostic results, and cardiac rhythms.
• Support airway and respiratory management, including care of intubated patients, suctioning, troubleshooting, weaning, arterial blood gas interpretation, and monitoring of impaired gas exchange.
• Assess and manage pain, document patient responses, and communicate concerns to the appropriate provider.
• Provide patient and family education and coordinate discharge planning with the patient’s support system and available resources.
• Identify and respond appropriately to patients at risk for abuse, violence, impaired safety, or other urgent psychosocial concerns.
• Collect forensic evidence, maintain chain of custody, and complete required reports for cases such as domestic violence, child or elder abuse, stabbings, gunshot wounds, burns, and sexual assault.
• Apply restraint-monitoring and nonviolent-intervention practices according to policy.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and provide thorough handoff reports to promote continuity of care.
• Follow disaster-response procedures, promote patient safety, identify risks, and report incidents or opportunities to reduce errors.
• Implement and monitor applicable ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention measures and escalate deviations for follow-up.
• Support professional development by sharing knowledge, assisting colleagues, and participating in ongoing education.

Apply now for this Emergency Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in Athol, Massachusetts, and take the next step in your nursing career.

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.