Registered Nurse - Emergency Department
Location: North Adams, MA
Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 06-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour night shifts (must be available to work either shift): 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM or 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM; schedule varies, 36-hour guarantee
Hours per Week: 38
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Assess and stabilize patients presenting with acute and life-threatening conditions in the ED
- Rapidly recognize and respond to dysrhythmias and cardiac events using ACLS protocols
- Provide pediatric emergency interventions guided by PALS when needed
- Deliver trauma-informed care aligned with TNCC principles
- Document care accurately in the electronic health record (Meditech Expanse preferred)
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the care team to coordinate patient flow and disposition
- Mentor and support colleagues; complete supervisory-related tasks when requested
- Maintain up-to-date certifications and ensure required credentials are uploaded at profile submission
Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts RN license (must be in hand at profile upload)
- Minimum 2 years of current Emergency Department nursing experience
- Basic Dysrhythmia course completion (strongly required)
- Active AHA BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications and TNCC (all must be current and uploaded)
- Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred
- Own reliable vehicle for assignment travel and commuting
- Agency partners: Massachusetts Temporary Nursing Service Agency License (Nursing Pool) required up front for submissions
- Provide work history, supervisory and ER skills checklists (current to 1 year) and two specific interview dates/times at profile upload
- Include permanent address at submission (facility will not consider travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility)
Knowledge & Skills
- Emergency nursing fundamentals and triage assessment
- Dysrhythmia recognition and cardiac response (ACLS competency)
- Pediatric emergency protocols (PALS)
- Trauma nursing principles (TNCC)
- Proficiency or familiarity with Meditech Expanse charting
- Strong situational awareness, critical thinking and teamwork
- Basic supervisory skills and the ability to support unit leadership when needed
Benefits
- A collaborative, supportive team that values your expertise and growth
- Flexible travel assignment that lets you explore a new community
- Licensure and certification checklist clarity — know exactly what to upload and when
- Opportunity to work at a high-quality, accredited regional medical center
- Professional development through trauma and emergency-care practice
- Paid orientation time so you get set up for success
- A culture that respects safety and quality — great for your resume and patients
Travel Perks: Explore North Adams, MA
North Adams sits in the heart of the Berkshires — perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and culture lovers alike. Explore MASS MoCA (a world-class contemporary art museum) right in town, hike or drive up Mount Greylock for sweeping summit views, enjoy biking or walking on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail, and visit nearby Williamstown for the Clark Art Institute. Winter brings nearby ski options and year-round you’ll find charming New England towns, farm-to-table restaurants, local breweries, and quick weekend escapes to the rest of the Berkshires.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Emergency Department? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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