Local Contract Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department - $70 per hour

Patterns Hiring is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Registered Nurse | Emergency Department
CHA Cambridge Hospital | Cambridge, MA | 13 Weeks | 36 Hours/Week | Rotating Shifts

Seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN with acute care experience to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Position Highlights:
- 36 guaranteed hours per week.
- Rotating shifts; no block scheduling.
- Must work every other major holiday.
- Local and travel candidates accepted; local eligibility is subject to a 50-mile radius policy.
- Epic EMR experience preferred.
- Any scrub color accepted.
Key Duties:
- Assess, triage, and monitor patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
- Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders.
- Respond to emergencies and changes in patient condition.
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
- Maintain accurate patient records and follow emergency care protocols.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions.
Requirements:
- Active or conditional Massachusetts RN license.
- Minimum 2 years of recent Emergency Department nursing experience.
- Acute care experience required.
- Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered.
- Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
- Two recent manager/supervisor references in the same specialty.
- Current-season flu vaccination required during flu season.
- Updated resume and specialty-specific skills checklist required.

Patterns Hiring Job ID #NANC-0859---p--1028.

About Patterns Hiring

Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.

Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.

At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.

Benefits

• Referral bonus