Emergency Room RN

Tufts Medicine·Lowell, Massachusetts

$38 - $75/hrFull Time On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 9 days ago

Practice for this role

Emergency Room RN · $38 - $75/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

At the median vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Lowell, Massachusetts ($37.50/hr, n=95)

97 similar openings in the Lowell area · median $37.50/hr

$18.00/hr · lowesthighest · $55.00/hr

this role: $37.50/hrmedian $37.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 95 posted nursing roles in Lowell, Massachusetts rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about level with the Lowell, Massachusetts median for nursing roles.

The Emergency Room RN provides direct nursing care, assesses patient needs, and implements individualized plans of care in accordance with physician orders. They also manage patient assignments, facilitate discharge planning, and support the professional growth of unit staff.

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications.

Level I - 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.

Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.

Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.

Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders.

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed.

Provides professional nursing care to patients.

Requires a nursing license.

A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.

The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education.

Job Overview

The RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

3. Department Specific

Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).

Preferred Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance
Career growth opportunities
Financial security programs

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $38 - $75/hr
Location: Lowell, Massachusetts
Posted: Sep 2, 2026
Application: Employer website

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