Registered Nurse Step-Down Unit
Newton, MA
ADN Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit (Med Surg)

Location: Newton, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• 36-hour night shifts
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:15 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Includes holiday and weekend rotation

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of Stepdown experience, with recent Stepdown experience within the last year
• Med Surg experience
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Submission Requirements

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Two references within 4 years, at least one supervisor or higher in the skillset
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year
• Candidate submission coversheet (current version)

Onboarding Requirements

• License/certification primary source verification within 30 days of start date
• Fit test and respirator medical clearance attestation uploaded
• Health and background documentation as listed above
• Confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any start date changes
• Education verification through background check company

Additional Notes

• No MA conditional licenses accepted
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite; must be completed prior to start
• TB test must be updated if there is a break in service longer than 6 months
• Background checks include international residence or travel exceeding 30 consecutive days within last 7 years
• Positive TB skin test requires negative chest x-ray documentation (optional but recommended)

This position is ideal for experienced RNs comfortable with night shifts in a step-down/med-surg setting, who meet comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.