Med Surg Telemetry Float RN
Salem, MA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

M/S Tele Float Pool RN

Location: Salem, Massachusetts Employment Type: LTA Contract Length: 13 weeks Schedule: 36 or 48 hours, every other weekend (EOW). Days, evenings, and nights, rotating. Parking: Free on-site parking

Role Overview

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Unit Name: Float Pool RN (must be willing to float between 8 different units)
• Float Scope: Floats throughout the hospital to Med/Surg Tele areas, the ED, and overflow
• Responsibilities: Cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and reading tele strips
• Bed Count: 371 beds
• Unit Census: 8 to 41 beds per unit
• Clinician-to-Patient Ratio: Days and evenings up to 5:1; nights up to 6:1
• Patient Population: ED border patients, medication nurse in the acute mental health unit, and non-vented, transfer-ready ICU patients
• Rotation Requirements: Days and evenings rotate with 1 to 3 rotations to nights per contract
• EMR: Epic

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Float experience (2 years of experience)
• Float experience within the last year
• 2 years or more of total travel experience
• Must be able to perform cardiac drips
• TR Band experience
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• IRP ACLS issued by American Heart Association, American Red Cross, CHSF, or Military

Onboarding Requirements

• Respirator Fit Test (N95): Within 365 days of start, updated annually. Must be completed on the facility's fit test form. No onsite fit testing and no religious or medical exemptions. Respirator medical clearance attestation is required.
• Immunizations and Screening:

  • MMR documentation or immunity proof by blood test
  • Influenza vaccine, effective 10/4/2026 for new travelers; due 11/13/2026 for those on assignment. No exemptions. Pharmacy- or provider-administered flu mist accepted; self-administered is not.
  • TB test within 3 months of start (skin test, or negative QuantiFERON or T-spot)
  • Physician health statement within 365 days of start
• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start
  • Massachusetts CORI within 30 days prior to start
  • SSN trace
  • National sex offender check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, and NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Education verification
• Submission Documents:

  • Resume covering the past 7 years, including city and state for all work and education
  • 2 references within 4 years, at least 1 from a supervisor or above
  • Candidate submission coversheet
• Other:

  • Confirmation of assignment/POI form
  • Beeline attestation

Optional Documentation

• Name change documentation, if credentials do not match current legal name
• Chest X-ray, if TB screening is positive
• TB symptom survey, if TB screening is positive