Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts
Emergency Department Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in the country, concentrated in large academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and integrated health systems across the Greater Boston, Worcester, and Springfield metros. Major employers with lasting hiring activity include Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and UMass Memorial Health, with openings at every level from new-graduate RN through senior charge nurse. The most in-demand specialties are trauma nursing, pediatric emergency care, and critical care triage. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
Status:
Budgeted Hours:
Shift:
Commits to working a minimum of 48 hours, with at least 24 hours worked during a night and/or weekend per 4 week schedule. Also works 2 major holidays (1 summer and 1 winter).
Compensation Pay Range:
$43.45 - $92.42
a. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
b. Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
c. Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
a. Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes.
b. Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
c. Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
d. Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI)
e. Assess/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy.
f. Works on behalf of patient /family. Seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
g. Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
h. Actively communicates plan of day via white board updating every shift.
i. Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicates barriers utilizing chain of command.
3. Safety/Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a. Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimen's an documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
b. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access.
c. Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
d. Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
4. Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
a. Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
b. Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
c. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
d. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
e. Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command.
f. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
5. Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices.
a. Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role.
b. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
c. Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.
6. Compliance
a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position.
b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP.
e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs.
7. Patient and Family Centered Care
a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
b. Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team.
c. Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
d. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit.
8. Age & Culture
a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.
c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources.
Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse
Depending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required
Tier 2 per diem, 4 (8hr) shifts 7a-3:30pm 32hrs/4 week schedule and 2 weekend shifts and work 1 summer or 1 winter holiday
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.
Requisition Number:
Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190
Department Name:
Status:
Budgeted Hours:
Shift:
Commits to working a minimum of 48 hours, with at least 24 hours worked during a night and/or weekend per 4 week schedule. Also works 2 major holidays (1 summer and 1 winter).
Compensation Pay Range:
$43.45 - $92.42
a. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
b. Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
c. Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
a. Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes.
b. Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
c. Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
d. Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI)
e. Assess/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy.
f. Works on behalf of patient /family. Seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
g. Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
h. Actively communicates plan of day via white board updating every shift.
i. Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicates barriers utilizing chain of command.
3. Safety/Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
a. Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimen's an documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent.
b. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access.
c. Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
d. Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
4. Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
a. Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
b. Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
c. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
d. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
e. Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command.
f. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
5. Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices.
a. Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role.
b. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
c. Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.
6. Compliance
a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position.
b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP.
e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs.
7. Patient and Family Centered Care
a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
b. Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team.
c. Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
d. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit.
8. Age & Culture
a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.
c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed.
d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources.
Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred
Required Licenses/Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse
Depending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required
Tier 2 per diem, 4 (8hr) shifts 7a-3:30pm 32hrs/4 week schedule and 2 weekend shifts and work 1 summer or 1 winter holiday
Responsibilities if Required:
Education if Required:
License/Registration/Certification Requirements:
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Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Market in Massachusetts
A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Boston Medical Center34
- UMass Memorial Health15
- Beth Israel Lahey Health9
- South Shore Health7
- Baystate Health6
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency department registered nurse jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts RN license issued by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required for emergency department practice
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency nursing experience preferred
- Certification as a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) strongly preferred by most Boston-area systems
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency department registered nurse in Massachusetts?
You must graduate from an accredited nursing program and pass the NCLEX-RN, then apply for licensure through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, which issues the RN license required to practice in the state. Massachusetts participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses holding a compact license from another member state may be eligible to practice without obtaining a separate Massachusetts license. Most emergency departments also require BLS and ACLS certification before your first shift.
How much do emergency department registered nurses make in Massachusetts?
Emergency department registered nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of about $104,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,310 for the lowest 10% to over $174,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency department registered nurses in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring emergency department registered nurses in Massachusetts right now include Boston Medical Center, UMass Memorial Health, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Massachusetts's high concentration of academic medical centers and integrated health systems means emergency nursing openings tend to cluster at large, research-affiliated hospitals rather than smaller community facilities.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most emergency department registered nurse jobs?
Boston, Brockton, and Weymouth have the most emergency department registered nurse openings in Massachusetts. Boston dominates because of its dense cluster of world-recognized academic medical centers and Level I trauma facilities, while Worcester and Springfield drive openings through large regional systems like UMass Memorial and Baystate Health that serve broad catchment areas with high emergency volume.
Are there remote emergency department registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency department nursing is a hands-on, bedside role that requires physical presence in a clinical setting, so fully remote positions are not a realistic expectation. About 0% of emergency department registered nurse openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are almost exclusively in adjacent functions like nurse triage hotlines or telehealth urgent care platforms rather than traditional ED roles.
How can I get hired as a emergency department registered nurse in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a structured new-graduate nurse residency program, which major Massachusetts systems including Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Lahey Health run specifically to bring licensed RNs without ED experience into supervised emergency department rotations. Candidates who have worked as emergency department technicians, patient care assistants, or medical-surgical RNs in Massachusetts hospitals are frequently prioritized for lateral moves into ED roles. Holding a current CEN eligibility or completing an emergency nursing internship through a Massachusetts community college clinical partnership also strengthens an application.
Where can I find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to emergency department registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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