ER | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Gardner, MA

Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Gardner, Massachusetts

Apply for a Travel Emergency Room RN job in Gardner, MA, and join a dedicated emergency care team providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced emergency department. This travel nursing contract offers $1,950–$2,060 in estimated weekly pay, 36 guaranteed hours, and 12-hour day shifts. Gardner offers a welcoming North Central Massachusetts setting with historic character, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to regional amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Emergency Room Nursing / Emergency Department Registered Nurse
• Location: Gardner, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,950–$2,060
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Position Type: Travel nursing contract

Emergency Room RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of professional RN experience required; 3–5 years of emergency department nursing experience preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Active BLS certification, with AHA ACLS certification required upon hire or completion within 60 days
• AHA PALS certification required within six months of hire
• TNCC, ENPC, and CEN certifications preferred
• Strong patient assessment, emergency triage, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to safely perform the physical demands of emergency nursing, including frequent reaching, handling, and occasional lifting or moving of objects weighing up to 50 pounds

Emergency Department RN Responsibilities

• Perform timely triage, initial assessments, reassessments, and ongoing evaluations of emergency department patients
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing plans of care in accordance with standards, protocols, and policies
• Administer medications, intravenous therapy, vasoactive medications, thrombolytics, and anticoagulants safely and accurately
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including abnormal laboratory and diagnostic findings, impaired gas exchange, and airway concerns
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and accurately identify arrhythmias
• Support the care of intubated and critically ill patients, including suctioning, troubleshooting, weaning, and implementation of ventilator-associated pneumonia prevention practices
• Provide pain assessment and reassessment, document patient responses, and communicate concerns to the appropriate provider
• Implement safety plans and appropriate interventions for patients at risk for violence, abuse, self-harm, or other safety concerns
• Collect and preserve forensic evidence and complete required reports for cases such as assault, abuse, burns, stabbings, gunshot wounds, and sexual assault
• Educate patients and families, coordinate discharge planning, and promote continuity of care through accurate documentation and handoff communication
• Delegate appropriately, supervise assigned care activities, contribute to a culture of safety, and support professional learning among colleagues

Apply now for this Travel Emergency Room Registered Nurse opportunity in Gardner, Massachusetts, and take the next step in your travel nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.