Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
East Sandwich, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: East Sandwich, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Interpret medical care plans and assess patients' clinical needs.
• Provide safe, competent, and individualized nursing care.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record medical information, vital signs, and report changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.

Required Specialty Experience

• RN Medical/Surgical (Years of experience not explicitly stated; assume standard RN Medical/Surgical experience expected)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS Certification (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred)
• Active RN License with Primary Source Verification (MA nursing license; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted; both NURSYS and BON verification required)

Required Credentials & Documentation

• MGB Nurse Aide Registry check (within 30 days of start)
• MGB Spaulding Orientation Summary
• MGB Criminal Background Check (within 45 days prior to start)
• MGB Massachusetts CORI background check (within 30 days prior to start)
• MGB Resume (past 7 years of work experience)
• MGB References (2 recent, including at least 1 supervisor or above)
• MGB Skills Checklist
• MGB Candidate Submission Coversheet
• MGB Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form (for initial assignments and extensions)
• MGB Education Verification (highest level of education)
• MGB SSN Trace (past 7 years addresses/aliases)
• MGB National Sex Offender Check (within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• MGB Exclusion Checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth & NH Medicaid; within 30 days of start and annually)
• MGB Dysrhythmia Exam (80% passing score)
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)

Personal Health Requirements

• MMR: Documentation of required vaccines or proof of immunity
• Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred (vaccination record or immunity proof)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30); no exemptions allowed
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start; updated if >6 month break
• Health Statement: Physician statement within 365 days of start; updated if >6 month break
• Tdap: Preferred within last 10 years
• Positive PPD: If applicable, negative chest x-ray documentation required
• TB Symptom Survey: If positive PPD, completed prior to start and updated annually

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN Medical/Surgical in Massachusetts. The role requires comprehensive nursing skills including patient assessment, medication administration, and care coordination. Candidates must have current RN licensure, BLS certification, and meet extensive credentialing and health requirements. Prior travel experience is not specified as a requirement.