Job Title
Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (Triage)
Location
Burlington, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 or 26 weeks) | 12-hour Night Shifts | Every other weekend required | 2 holiday shifts required | Expected 72 hours biweekly (on-call hours not included)
Key Responsibilities
- Perform triage assessments for patients presenting to the Emergency Department with acute injuries or medical emergencies
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity, Level 1 Trauma Center environment
- Utilize Epic EMR for patient assessment, care documentation, and electronic medication administration
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure timely and appropriate patient interventions
- Manage a diverse patient population across a large, state-of-the-art Emergency Department including fast-track, behavioral health, and private treatment areas
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 6 years of Emergency Room nursing experience — required for triage role, non-negotiable
- Triage training and current or very recent triage experience required
- Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
- Active Massachusetts (MA) RN License required
- BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must have been separated from the affiliated health system for a minimum of 6 months (permanent, per diem, or contract) to be eligible
- Candidates must be available for holiday shifts; excessive time-off requests, particularly around holidays, will not be considered
- Local candidates are welcome
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-volume, Level 1 Trauma Emergency Department
- Strong proficiency with computerized charting and electronic medication administration
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, rapidly changing clinical environment
Why Join Us
- Work in a spacious, state-of-the-art Emergency Department featuring 44 beds across over 45,000 square feet, with dedicated imaging, pharmacy, behavioral health, and family consultation areas
- Opportunity to contribute to a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center with a skilled and experienced interdisciplinary team