Emergency Room Registered Nurse in Lowell, MA
Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
Join a dynamic healthcare team in Lowell, MA, supporting adult patients in a fast-paced Observation Unit within an emergency care setting. This contract position focuses on delivering expert nursing care during night shifts with a 36-hour schedule every other week, providing critical support in a 16-bed Observation Unit designed for patient assessment and extended monitoring.
Responsibilities include comprehensive emergency nursing care such as patient assessment, accurate documentation, and executing clinical skills including IV therapy, phlebotomy, EKG, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, and splinting. Nurses must utilize critical thinking to manage patient care and educate patients effectively. A crucial part of this role is the ability to read telemetry strips confidently to monitor cardiac rhythms. Flexibility to float between units and work rotating shifts is required to meet unit needs.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of general Emergency Department nursing experience
- Current Massachusetts RN license
- ACLS and PALS certifications
- Proficiency with EMR systems, specifically Epic, Asap, and Clinical Documentation tools
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Ability to manage patient ratios of 4:1 to 5:1 depending on unit census
- Experience in adult patient care within emergency or observation settings
Schedule/Hours:
- Night shifts, 36 hours every other week
- Rotating shifts and floating within the unit as needed
Lowell, Massachusetts, is a vibrant city with rich history, offering a blend of cultural attractions and community amenities. Its location provides easy access to the greater Boston area, making it ideal for those seeking urban convenience alongside a supportive professional environment.
This opportunity is perfect for nurses committed to critical, focused emergency care in a specialized observation unit setting. Apply today to take your nursing skills to the next level and contribute to quality patient outcomes in a rewarding role on a contract basis.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.