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Job description
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Athol, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, evenings
Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN)nn
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the successful candidate will perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities, adhering to the established standards of care within the Emergency Department environment. This role requires a strong ability to work independently while demonstrating exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Essential Functions
Conducts assessments and reassessments, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions and patient care plans.
Delivers patient care that meets established standards of practice, protocols, and policies.
Honors patient individuality by fostering dignity and positive self-regard during care.
Conducts patient and family teaching based on identified learning needs and challenges.
Collaboratively prepares patients and families for discharge, incorporating necessary support systems.
Delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by other staff appropriately.
Prioritizes patient care effectively and seeks assistance when necessary.
Documents all pertinent data, interventions, and patient responses promptly and accurately.
Provides thorough reports on assigned patients to ensure continuity of care across the healthcare team.
Promotes a culture of learning, both personally and among colleagues.
Identifies risks to patient safety and implements strategies to reduce healthcare errors.
Adds value to ethical caregiving by identifying issues and developing appropriate action plans.
Administers medications and intravenous therapies safely according to physician orders and protocols.
Evaluates patient pain levels and reassesses pain management effectiveness, notifying physicians as needed.
Documents initial assessments upon patient arrival and follows triage protocols.
Recognizes and addresses potential abuse cases and implements safety plans when necessary.
Completes mandated reporting for various incidents promptly and accurately.
Maintains standards for evidence collection and documentation in accordance with policies.
Demonstrates knowledge of disaster policies and initiates appropriate actions as needed.
Recognizes and manages patients at risk for violent behavior with suitable interventions.
Effectively manages the use of restraints when warranted, ensuring compliance with monitoring and documentation standards.
Displays competency in interpreting and managing critical patient data, including laboratory results and diagnostic tests.
Takes responsibility for medication reconciliation and related documentation.
Implements and monitors components of the Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) bundle.
n Statement of Other Duties
This job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements for the position. However, employees may be expected to perform additional job-related duties as required.
Functional Demands
Physical Requirements
Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling of objects with hands.
Occasional stooping, kneeling, and distinguishing colors.
n Organizational Expectations
Behavioral Attributes
Achievement motivation
Attention to order
Flexibility
Initiative
Self-confidence
Customer service orientation
Interpersonal effectiveness
Teamwork
Analytical thinking
Information seeking
n Job Requirements
Minimum Education
n Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
n Minimum Work Experience
n 3-5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred.
n Minimum Licenses and Certifications
n Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
ACLS upon hire (or an active BLS card with AHA ACLS certification obtained within 60 days of hire).
AHA
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN ER
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.
Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.
We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.
If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.
Worksite address
athol, MA, 01331, US
Who can apply
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