Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Newburyport, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,772/weekOverview
- Start Date01/05/2027
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply now for a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse contract in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Join a collaborative nursing team supporting adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients in a dynamic on-site float-pool environment. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced RN with strong clinical judgment who is confident caring for diverse adult patient populations across rotating day and night shifts. Enjoy historic coastal Newburyport, local beaches, cultural attractions, and convenient Massachusetts coastal living.
Registered Nurse Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Location: Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Healthcare Setting: On-site medical-surgical and telemetry float-pool environment
- Start Date: January 5, 2027
- Contract End Date: February 27, 2027
- Contract Duration: 8 weeks
- Nursing Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week; 72 guaranteed hours every two weeks, excluding on-call time
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday; self-scheduling with schedule coordination
- Patient Ratios: Medical-surgical: 5:1 during days/evenings and 6:1 overnight; telemetry: 4:1 during days/evenings and 5:1 overnight
Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
- Telemetry nursing experience strongly preferred
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, every other weekend, and every other holiday
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, adaptability, and patient-care skills in a float-pool setting
Medical-Surgical and Telemetry RN Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, compassionate nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Float between medical-surgical and telemetry assignments based on staffing and patient-care needs
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and recognize changes in patient condition, escalating concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments according to established standards and provider orders
- Collaborate with providers, nursing colleagues, patients, and families to coordinate effective care
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care transitions
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, patient education, and discharge readiness
Join our healthcare team and apply now for this Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN contract opportunity in Newburyport, Massachusetts.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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GHR Healthcare
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About Newburyport, MA
As a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Newburyport, MA here's what you should know:- Newburyport's cost of living is higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows in winter are around 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be limited due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Newburyport is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- The city has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the coastal location.
- There is a small but active population of travel nurses.
- Newburyport offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and live music venues.
- Outdoor activities include boating, beachcombing, and exploring the nearby wildlife refuges.
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