Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Gardner, MA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 2, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $2,284 a week in all, a taxable rate of $20.67 an hour plus $1,540 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Emergency Room Nurse, ER, located at the healthcare provider. This position involves providing high-quality emergency nursing care, assessing and reassessing patient needs, and implementing appropriate interventions in a fast-paced environment. The role includes collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Active MA license for Registered Nurses, current ACLS certification upon hire or active BLS with AHA ACLS within 60 days, and AHA PALS within six months of hire. BS in nursing preferred. 3-5 years of emergency department experience preferred.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Performing and documenting initial patient assessments, implementing triage protocols as needed.
• Administering medications, intravenous therapy, and vasoactive medications per physician’s orders and protocols.
• Monitoring cardiac arrhythmias, administering thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy, and maintaining airway management including intubation.
• Recognizing and responding to abnormal laboratory and diagnostic results, and notifying physicians promptly.
• Initiating safety plans for at-risk patients, including domestic violence and abuse cases, and completing mandated reports.
• Ensuring compliance with disaster protocols and infection control procedures.
• Maintaining accurate, thorough documentation and effective communication with the healthcare team.
• Responsibilities also include patient education, monitoring pain levels, and fostering a safe, respectful environment for patients.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits