Med Surg Telemetry RN
Newton, MA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,289/weekOverview
- Start Date11/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
RN Telemetry I
Location: Newton, Massachusetts Unit: 5 East Med Surg Employment Type: LTA Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule
- 36 hours per week, rotating 3 x 12-hour shifts (7a-7:30p and 7:15p-7:15a), based on department needs
- Rotating weekends and holidays
Required Qualifications
Certifications and Licenses
- Valid RN license in Massachusetts. Massachusetts conditional licenses are not accepted. Professional license and/or certification verified by primary source verification within 30 days of start date and updated upon expiration. NURSYS and BON are both required for nursing licenses.
- BLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, CHSF, or Military. Some locations prefer AHA, and one location accepts only AHA.
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience: 1 year, with experience within the last year
- Medication exam: 80% passing score within 365 days. Accepted from any testing site.
Health and Immunization Requirements
- MMR: documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccines (or two MMR vaccines), or proof of immunity by blood test. Vaccination is required if the titer shows not immune or low immunity.
- Influenza vaccine: effective 10/4/2026 for new travelers and due by 11/13/2026 for travelers on assignment. No religious or medical exemptions or waivers. Pharmacy- or provider-administered FluMist is accepted. Self-administered FluMist is not accepted.
- TB test: TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON or T-spot within 3 months of start date, updated after a break of more than 6 months.
- Health statement signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA within 365 days of start date, updated after a break of more than 6 months. Some locations have a 2-year expiration due to state regulation.
- N95 fit test within 365 days of start date and updated annually. Fit testing cannot be done onsite at any location. Must be completed on the required fit test record form. No religious or medical exemptions. Updates may be completed at limited-resource locations if the assignment is extended.
- Respirator medical clearance attestation, completed before fit testing and updated with any change in medical status. Required only if fit testing is required for the role.
Background Checks and Verifications
- Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start date, updated after a break of more than 6 months (more than 30 days for some locations). Must include counties resided, employed, and attended school in the last 7 years, and any international residence or travel exceeding 30 consecutive days in the last 7 years.
- Massachusetts CORI attestation run within 30 days prior to start date, updated after a break of more than 6 months.
- SSN trace run with the criminal check, listing addresses and aliases for the past 7 years.
- National sex offender check within 30 days of start date, updated annually.
- Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start date and annually. Upload an attestation listing searches, dates, and findings.
- Education verification of highest level achieved, including certification if required for the position. Not required for CNA positions.
Documents for Submission
- Resume covering the past 7 years of work experience, with city and state listed for all work experience and education
- 2 references within 4 years of submission, at least 1 from a supervisor or above with relevant skillset
- Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission
- Candidate submission coversheet (current version from the document library), required for submission to an initial assignment and to a new location, but not for extensions
Documents Due at Onboarding
- Self-study orientation and attestation (available in the document library)
- Confirmation of Assignment/POI form, required for initial assignments and extensions upon acceptance. Must be updated if the start date changes.
- Beeline attestation, completed by all new applicants after registering in Beeline (available in the document library)
Optional Items
- Resume and evaluation forms
- Name change documentation, if credential names do not match current legal name
- TB symptom survey, if PPD is positive
- Chest x-ray, if PPD or TB titer is positive (must be dated after the positive test)
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
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PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Newton, MA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Newton, MA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Newton, MA is higher than the national average.
- Housing, transportation, and healthcare costs are particularly high.
- However, wages in Newton generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- In the summer, the average high temperature is around 80°F, while in the winter, the average low temperature is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Newton, MA, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive compared to other areas.
- Newton is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include bus services and access to the MBTA commuter rail.
- Newton, MA is a diverse community with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies, asthma, and cardiovascular conditions.
- There is a notable population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
- Newton offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golf courses and tennis courts.
- Outdoor activities include hiking in nearby parks and enjoying the Charles River.
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