Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salem, MA
GHR Healthcare - Travel
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Telemetry) – Travel Nurse | Nights | Salem, MA (13-week contract)

Travel Telemetry RN – 13-week night contract in Salem, MA. Competitive weekly pay, free on-site parking, Surgical Stepdown unit. Experience the historic charm of Salem, a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, picturesque waterfront, and lively downtown. Enjoy easy access to Boston and the scenic beauty of New England while working in one of Massachusetts' most unique and welcoming communities.

Overview

Join a dedicated team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) on the Surgical Stepdown Unit in Salem, Massachusetts. This travel nurse opportunity offers a 13-week contract working 12-hour night shifts on a 23-bed stepdown unit caring for post-surgical telemetry patients. Ideal for experienced Telemetry RNs and travel nurses seeking a Massachusetts nursing job with access to New England coastal living.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Location: Salem, MA 01970 – New England / Greater Boston area (Salem healthcare jobs, Massachusetts travel nursing)
• Unit: Davenport 5 – Surgical Stepdown Unit (23 beds)
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) — Night shift RN / Telemetry RN
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Benefit: Free on-site parking

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience (Telemetry monitoring / telemetry nursing)
• Current Massachusetts RN license (compact license candidates—please verify state eligibility)
• AHA BLS certification
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Clinical experience managing chest tubes, NGTs, epidurals, and capnography
• Preferred: experience with arterial lines and neo-synephrine management
• Ability to float between two Med/Surgical units as needed (flexible Med/Surg skills)
• EPIC EMR experience is a plus (electronic charting / documentation)

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips for post-surgical and stepdown patients
• Provide high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from general, GYN, vascular, thoracic, urology, oral, plastics, and trauma surgeries
• Manage and troubleshoot chest tubes, NGTs, epidurals, and capnography systems
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (physicians, advanced practice providers, PT/OT, case management) to coordinate patient care
• Float between Med/Surgical and Surgical Stepdown units as required to meet patient needs
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in EPIC EMR and ensure compliance with clinical policies
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care during night shifts

Why Apply

• Competitive travel nurse pay for Telemetry RNs
• Experience working in a busy Surgical Stepdown/Telemetry environment
• Work nights in a historic coastal community with easy access to Boston

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) in Salem, MA. Submit your resume/CV today to be considered for this 13-week travel nursing position. Questions? Contact our recruiter for more details about this Telemetry RN travel contract.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.