Progressive Care (PCU)/Telemetry RN
Milford, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Milford, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Unit Type:

  • 24 bed unit: 18 telemetry med/surg beds, 6 PCU step-down beds with thoracic focus
• Schedule:

  • Weekly schedule:

    • 2 shifts of 12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM)
    • 1 shift of 8 hours (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
• Patient Ratios:

  • Day & Evening: Med/Surg 4-5:1, PCU 3:1
  • Night: Med/Surg 6:1, PCU 3:1

Requirements

• Licensure: Permanent Massachusetts RN license in hand
• Experience:

  • Previous medical/surgical experience required
  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience preferred but not required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • Medication Exam (Pass/Fail Testing) required for all RNs
  • Telemetry Exam required for RNs working in telemetry units (including L&D)
  • Other certifications may be required depending on specialty/unit (check specific details)

Compliance & Documentation

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Massachusetts Statewide (iCORI) Release (updated annually)
• 7-year Criminal Background Check within 30 days of start (annual update required)
• Education Verification (highest completed education)
• NURSYS Verification (RN license verification) within 30 days prior to start
• Physical Exam within 12 months of start, including physician statement of fitness without restrictions
• Drug Testing within 30 days of start (specific drug panels required)
• Immunizations and Declinations as applicable:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccination or declination (most recent vaccine required)
• TB Testing:

  • Two PPDs (1 within 90 days, 1 within 1 year) or QuantiFERON/T-Spot within 90 days
  • TB Questionnaire required for all candidates
• References: 2 references within 3 years of start
• Employment Application: Must include 7 years of employment history and explanations for gaps over 30 days
• Skills Checklist: Required prior to start and updated annually

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must pass medication and telemetry exams with a minimum score of 80% on the first day of orientation to avoid cancellation.
• Declinations for certain vaccines may not be accepted for Pediatrics, Maternity, NICU units.
• Compliance with facility-specific documentation and background checks is mandatory.

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on med/surg and PCU step-down care in a telemetry setting. Ideal candidates will have solid med/surg experience and be prepared to meet comprehensive compliance and certification requirements.