Travel ED Observation RN - $2,268 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Travel Nursing Contract in Salem, MA

Join a high-acuity Emergency Department nursing team as a Travel ER RN in Salem, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse who thrives in a fast-paced environment and delivers compassionate, evidence-based care to patients of all ages. Enjoy a vibrant coastal community with historic character, a waterfront setting, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Job Title: Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Department: 65-bed, pod-based Emergency Department with pediatric and acute mental health areas
• Patient Population: Patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Typical Volume: Approximately 230 patient visits per day
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic ASAP
• Floating: May be required to the 16-bed Emergency Department Observation area and acute mental health observation area
• Shift Rotation: Occasional rotation may be requested; night assignments generally remain on nights

Emergency Department RN Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Proficiency in general Emergency Department nursing practices, including IV therapy, phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, clinical documentation, and patient education
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certifications are strongly preferred

Emergency Department Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to Emergency Department patients across a broad range of conditions and acuity levels
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly identify changes requiring intervention
• Initiate and manage emergency treatments, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, EKGs, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing
• Use sound clinical judgment to prioritize care in a busy Emergency Department with high daily patient volume
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, ancillary staff, patients, and families to coordinate care
• Document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and discharge education accurately in Epic ASAP
• Support care delivery in the Emergency Department Observation and acute mental health observation areas when assigned
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, follow-up care, and safety precautions

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel nursing opportunity in Salem, Massachusetts, and join a high-acuity healthcare team near Boston.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #523989. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ER

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