RN Emergency Department

Cambridge Health Alliance; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Cambridge seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The role involves providing quality care to acute patients, assessing and documenting patient care, all within a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a current MA RN license, 1–2 years of Emergency RN experience preferred, and required certifications (BLS, ACLS, PALS). A sign-on bonus of $10k is offered for qualifying individuals. This position supports a commitment to community and equity in healthcare.

Benefits

Award winning Wellness Program

$0 co-pay on prescriptions

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of Emergency RN experience preferred.
• Current MA RN license required.
• TNCC preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality care to acute patients and their families.
• Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care.
• Work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer EMR proficiency

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 7p-730am w/ weekend and holiday rotation

Category: Registered Nurse

Department: Emergency Department CH

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Night

Hours/Week: 36.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: MNA Cambridge

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At CHA, the employees that make up our diverse team are known, valued and appreciated. They also have the freedom to innovate. Our relationships with each other embody our values –community, integrity, respect, compassion, learning and excellence.

We’re proud of the awards our team has won:

• Forbes Best America’s Employers, 2024
• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 2024
• LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Leader by Human Rights Campaign, 2024

And we’re pleased to offer our team robust benefits that include:

• Our award winning Wellness Program
• Employees who work 20+ hours per week are benefit eligible
• $0 co-pay on prescriptions filled at CHA Pharmacies (when enrolled in a CHA medical plan)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing staff development and career advancement opportunities
• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, anti-racist culture across our organization

$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 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.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.