Travel ER Holding/Overflow RN - $2,548 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/10/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for an ER Holding/Overflow position requiring an active MA RN license and at least 2 years of telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in the ER Holding unit, caring for overflow and surge patients within the Emergency Department
• 13-week assignment at 36 hours per week
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM) with some shift start flexibility based on department need
• Every other weekend/holiday (EOW/EOH) requirement
• Floating required to different areas within the ED to manage overflow/surge patients
• Uses Epic for charting
• Union facility scheduling requires availability to work all 7 days with no special accommodations

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry experience required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skills required include cardiac monitoring, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac), IV therapy, phlebotomy, and medication administration (including PCA)
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a Nurse Manager or higher
• Candidates with prior disciplinary actions on their nursing license will not be considered

Additional Information

• Must pass a pass/fail telemetry exam and a pass/fail medication exam during orientation, each allowing only one attempt
• Failure to pass either exam will result in immediate cancellation of the contract
• Study materials will be provided throughout the compliance process and facility-directed interviews (FDIs)
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted at the same bill rate within a 200-mile radius
• Returning staff must have a 12-month separation from the health system before reapplying
• Facility allows coverage of 1 of the 3 major upcoming holidays as RTO
• Up to 14 days of RTO may be submitted for review, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-766402. 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: Travel RN - Emergency Dept

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