Medical/Surgical RN - Spinal Cord Unit
Charlestown, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical (Spinal Cord Unit)

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

Job Description

• Registered Nurse needed for the Spinal Cord Unit
• Shift: 7 AM to 7 PM

Required Specialty and Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard for Medical/Surgical RN roles (typically 1+ years)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no mention of prior travel experience requirement)

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS Certification: Required before onboarding (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted; AHA preferred)
• Professional Nursing License: Must have primary source verification of a valid nursing license for Massachusetts (no conditional licenses accepted)
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• References: Two recent references required, at least one supervisor or above in the skillset
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission

Health and Safety Requirements

• Fit Test: N95 respirator fit test within 365 days prior to start, updated annually
• MMR Vaccination: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine OR two MMR vaccines OR proof of immunity via blood test
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Optional but Preferred: Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity, Tdap vaccine within 10 years

Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal Background Check: Within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI Check: Within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• SSN Trace: Must be run with criminal check covering last 7 years
• National Sex Offender Registry Check: Within 30 days prior to start, updated annually
• Exclusion Checks: OIG, GSA, MassHealth & NH Medicaid exclusion lists within 30 days prior to start and annually

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• MGB Nurse Aide Registry check within 30 days of start
• MGB Spaulding Orientation Summary
• Confirmation of Assignment/POI Form upon acceptance and for extensions
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• Education Verification (highest level achieved)

This position requires compliance with all listed certifications, health screenings, and background checks prior to onboarding.