MedSurg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Attleboro, MA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MedSurg/Tele)

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: MedSurg/Telemetry Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Unit Size: 40-bed unit
• Staffed Beds in Facility: 127
• Shift Ratios: Unknown
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within scope as needed by unit
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Pending License: Not accepted; must have valid MA state license at time of submission
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 36 hours for 3 shifts of 12 hours
  • 48 hours for 4 shifts of 12 hours
  • 40 hours for shifts less than 12 hours

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year (2 years preferred)
• First-Time Travelers: Considered only if they have 2-3 years of experience and experience with Epic or Cerner electronic health records
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• Massachusetts State RN License
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• BLS (American Heart Association only)

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Policy: Any color scrubs allowed (no jeans); OR/PACU scrubs provided; Case Management business casual or scrubs
• Parking: Free in unrestricted spaces or lot across the street

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Standard 7-year background check including SS trace, county searches, nationwide, sex offender registry
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA
• Statewide iCORI Release: Required for Massachusetts
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style headshot with plain background, to be uploaded 2 weeks prior to start
• Compliance Checklist, Latex Allergy Questionnaire, Personal Information Forms: Must be completed prior to start
• References: 2 professional references within 3 years for travel/per diem acute care

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year prior to start
• N95 Fit Test: Required within last 6 months (specific approved masks listed)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (with medical declination allowed)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or equivalent)
  • Annual TB questionnaire for past positives or pending TB tests
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Immune titer with numerical value or signed declination; boosters required if titer negative
  • Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis A: Required for food service workers only
• Drug Testing: Within 30 days prior to start; 9-panel minimum; marijuana testing not required
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (September - April); medical exemptions allowed but must be approved onsite; no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required; exemptions only accepted for medical or religious reasons with signed documentation

Additional Notes

• No on-call requirement
• Finalized Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included with submission; no changes after signing
• Facility does not allow background checks or clearances to be pending at start
• Facility requires annual TB testing only for ICU and ER units (not applicable here)

This position is suitable for RNs with MedSurg/Telemetry experience looking for a travel contract in Massachusetts with night shifts and weekend work. First-time travelers may be considered with additional experience and EHR proficiency.