Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Contract in Salem, MA

Join a high-volume Emergency Department travel nursing assignment in Salem, Massachusetts. Bring your emergency nursing expertise to a dynamic 65-bed Emergency Department and care for a diverse patient population in a pod-based setting with dedicated pediatric and acute mental health areas. Work alongside a collaborative clinical team while using strong assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency care skills in a department averaging approximately 230 visits per day.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020-$2,130
• Assignment Type: Emergency Department travel nurse contract
• Start Date: November 1, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights, typically 7:00 PM-7:30 AM
• Patient-to-Clinician Ratio: Approximately 1:4
• Documentation System: Epic ASAP
• Floating: May be required to the 16-bed Emergency Department Observation unit and Acute Mental Health area
• Location Highlights: Salem offers a distinctive coastal New England setting with historic charm, waterfront scenery, walkable neighborhoods, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

Emergency Department RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
• At least 2 years of recent Emergency Department, Emergency Room, or emergency nursing experience
• Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications
• Strong emergency nursing skills and the ability to care for patients of all ages and acuity levels
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and adapt to occasional requested schedule rotations
• Emergency nursing experience with assessment, documentation, IV therapy, phlebotomy, EKGs, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, and splinting
• Strong communication, patient education, organization, teamwork, and critical-thinking skills
• NRP and TNCC certifications are strongly preferred

Emergency Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate nursing care to emergency patients across the lifespan.
• Perform focused and comprehensive assessments, prioritize care, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments, establish IV access, perform phlebotomy, and assist with emergency interventions.
• Complete EKGs, cardiac monitoring, point-of-care testing, splinting, and other Emergency Department nursing procedures.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and discharge instructions in Epic ASAP.
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to support timely evaluation, stabilization, and disposition of patients.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, follow-up care, medications, and safety precautions.
• Float to the Emergency Department Observation unit or Acute Mental Health area as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Apply now for this Emergency Department RN travel contract in Salem, Massachusetts, and join a collaborative healthcare team for a 13-week night shift assignment.

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.