Travel Nurse RN - Float
Boston, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Overview

This position involves working within a medical-surgical float pool, supporting a variety of specialties in a 600-bed facility. The schedule includes 12-hour night shifts from 7 PM to 7:30 AM, with a requirement for every other weekend and holiday commitment. No call duty is required. While set schedules cannot be provided, all time-off requests will be honored.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care across 15 diverse medical-surgical units, including specialties in neurology, cardiac, bariatric, general medicine, general surgery, gynecology, gastrointestinal, hips and joints, oncology, and transplant.
• Conduct unit-specific procedures such as 12-lead EKGs, administration of Lasix infusions, blood transfusions, and telemetry monitoring.
• Administer nebulizer treatments, with respiratory therapists managing ventilators.
• Provide care with average patient ratios of 4:1 during day shifts and 6:1 during night shifts.
• Potential for last-minute assignment changes, with notices given up to 2 hours before a shift.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license is required.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience is required, with prior travel nursing experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with computers and competency in navigating web-based applications; Epic experience is essential.
• Current Basic Life Support (CPR-AHA) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS-AHA) certifications.
• Experience in a teaching hospital and expertise in specialty areas is preferred, along with Level I trauma experience.

Orientation

Orientation sessions are held weekly, every Monday, barring holidays.

Additional Information

• Uniform: Any color scrubs are acceptable.
• Parking can cost up to $43 per day for day shifts. Public transportation options are available.
• Candidates must have been separated from any previous employment for at least 6 months to be eligible for this position.