Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg
Jamaica Plain, MA
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Employer: Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Location: Boston, MA
Facility Type: State Hospital
Must be willing to float to ANY and ALL units based on staffing needs.

Assignment Length: 13 weeks to start, with strong potential for extension
Start Date: July 6th

Schedule
40 hours per week
Monday–Friday and every other weekend
Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
Pay Rate
Local: $77/hour
Travel: $3,701/week gross
Position Overview
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care within a correctional unit at a state hospital. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to float to other units as needed. The RN will be responsible for applying the nursing process, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient assessments
Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and document care accurately
Continuously evaluate patient status and adjust care plans as needed
Educate patients and families to promote positive health outcomes
Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and Nursing Assistants
Participate in performance improvement and risk management activities
Maintain professional growth through continuing education and best practices
Ensure patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital policies
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and provide age-appropriate care
Qualifications
Current, valid Massachusetts RN license
Minimum of 2 years of hospital experience
Ventilator and tracheostomy experience required
Telemetry and IV experience required
Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills