Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Nashua, NH
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: MS/Tele Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position: Med-Surg/Telemetry RN for Float Pool
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW)
• Unit: 6-bed observation unit to manage increased patient census and alleviate ED holds
• May float to Med-Surg units

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac, Respiratory, Post-STEMI Cath, Stroke
• Patient Age Group: Adults, Geriatrics
• Average Daily Census: 30 patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:5
• Rooms/Beds: 30
• Special Procedures:

  • Dialysis (performed by dialysis RN; unit RN cares post-dialysis)
  • CAPD (performed by CAPD trained RNs)

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years in Med-Surg telemetry (critical care or progressive care experience highly valuable)
• First-time travelers accepted
• Epic charting experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Telemetry skills required, including:

  • Use of calipers
  • Interpretation of various rhythms (sinus rhythms, arrhythmias, blocks, paced rhythms, life-threatening arrhythmias)
  • Telemetry exam on arrival (closed book, proctored, 60-minute time limit)

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA provider only)
  • BCLS (AHA provider only)
• License: Valid RN license for New Hampshire

Documentation & Systems

• Medication System: Pyxis
• Documentation System: Epic
• Communication: SBAR

Support Services Available

• Interpretation Services
• Pharmacy
• Phlebotomy
• Physical Therapy
• Radiology
• Rapid Response Teams
• Respiratory Services
• Social Services
• Unit Secretary

Required Qualifications & Compliance

• Background check within 30 days of start (includes Social Security verification, criminal searches, education verification, etc.)
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 14 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Annual fit mask test required
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (within last 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (True 2-Step PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B immunity or declination waiver
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required (with medical or religious exemptions allowed)
• Respiratory Safety Clearance required
• Two current professional references within last 3 years (one must be from a supervisor or charge nurse)
• Skills checklist and competency exams required, including:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (pass/fail within 48 hours of contract signing)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG/medication awareness required onsite
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (OSHA education) required
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification preferred
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification preferred

Additional Notes

• Travelers who have previously worked for the associated health system are not eligible regardless of separation length
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic telemetry float pool with a focus on cardiac and progressive care patients, requiring strong telemetry skills and critical thinking in a fast-paced environment.