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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Overview

Open roles91
Top employerBoston Medical Center
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring25
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Physician, Emergency Department, Full Time
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Martha's Vineyard Hospital
New 4h ago
Physician, Emergency Department, Full Time
Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Project Management
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
$2,080 - $3120k/yr
ACLS Certification
51-200

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
32/E Emergency Department Technician
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Beth Israel Lahey Health
New 5h ago
32/E Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19.9 - $34.81/hr
BLS Certification

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
24/E Emergency Department Technician
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Beth Israel Lahey Health
New 5h ago
24/E Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19.9 - $34.81/hr
BLS Certification

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Beth Israel Lahey Health
32/D Emergency Department Technician
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Beth Israel Lahey Health
New 5h ago
32/D Emergency Department Technician
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Caregiving & Elderly Support
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$19.9 - $34.81/hr
BLS Certification

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South Shore Health
Registered Nurse Emergency Department 7p-7:30a 36 hrs/wk
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South Shore Health
New 6h ago
Registered Nurse Emergency Department 7p-7:30a 36 hrs/wk
South Shore Health
Weymouth, Massachusetts
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$38.2 - $77.39/hr
TNCC Certification

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Emergency Department Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
23 jobs
Weymouth
15 jobs
Plymouth
6 jobs
Burlington
5 jobs
Leominster
5 jobs
Brockton
4 jobs
Worcester
4 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Everett
3 jobs

Emergency Department Registered Nurse Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Boston Medical Center
    Boston Medical Center25
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health17
  • South Shore Health
    South Shore Health15
  • UMass Memorial Health
    UMass Memorial Health11
  • Baystate Health
    Baystate Health4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services19
  • Logistics & Supply Chain3
  • Construction & Real Estate2
  • Technology & Software1

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, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and South Shore Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Weymouth, and Plymouth 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 August 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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