RN - Emergency Department

Location : CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days : 7pm-730am, every other weekend, holidays as assigned

Category : Registered Nurse

Department : Emergency Department CH

Job Type : Full time

Work Shift : Night

Hours / Week : 36.00

Union : Yes

Union Name : MNA Cambridge

$10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated for part time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired for.

Job Details

CHA provides 24-hour emergency care at our Cambridge and Everett Hospitals. We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation.

Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital.

The Emergency Department RN will be responsible for the following : Will provide quality care to acute patients and their families according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice.

Will assess, plan, implement, and document patient care in a professional manner. Will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, constantly changing environment with rapid patient turnover.

Qualifications / Experience :

RN must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Current MA RN license required.

1 - 2 years of Emergency RN experience preferred.

American Heart Association (or American Red Cross) for Healthcare Providers BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

TNCC preferred.

Basic computer EMR proficiency required.

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam.

Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance, may be eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10,000.

Part-time employees may be eligible for a prorated retention bonus.

Please speak with your HR Advisor for details.

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As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care.

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The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

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