Med Surg/Tele RN
Attleboro, MA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

MS/Tele RN

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Shift: Day, 4x12-hour shifts (7:00 to 19:00), 48 hours per week Weekend coverage: Every other weekend

Role and Unit Details

• Travelers may work in 2 different units within a 12-hour shift, depending on need.
• Units: Med-surg and telemetry units, including medical, surgical, and observation units.
• Overflow is based out of McCann. Med-surg overflow staff (nurses, PCAs, and OAs) are placed based on unit needs during bed meetings.
• Includes a shift in a video monitoring role that watches up to 12 patients at a time. The staff member in that role needs to be relieved for breaks and meals.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years), with experience within the last year
• Experience working with Cardiac patients
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by the American Heart Association. AHA instructor cards are accepted in lieu of the provider card if already on file. American Red Cross is no longer accepted.
• BLS issued by the American Heart Association. AHA instructor cards are accepted in lieu of the provider card if already on file. American Red Cross is no longer accepted.
• PALS: Listed in the facility certification requirements, but the source does not state whether it is required or preferred for this unit. AHA only. American Red Cross is no longer accepted.

Experience Notes

• First-time travelers are considered with 2-3 years of experience and Epic or Cerner experience. (Software familiarity, not a credential.)

Health, Compliance, and Background Requirements

• Background checks: Standard background check (7-year search), completed within 1 year of start. Must be completed and cleared before start; pending checks are not accepted. Also required: Massachusetts iCORI release and attestation, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry search (required for all travelers in MA).
• Physical: Within 1 year prior to start. Does not need to be updated annually.
• TB: 2-step PPD (one within 1 year of start and one within 90 days of start), or a QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 90 days of start. Past positives require a negative chest x-ray within 5 years and an annual TB questionnaire.
• Immunizations and titers: Rubeola, mumps, rubella, and varicella (immune titer or 2 vaccines; 2 boosters for negative or equivocal titers). Hepatitis B (titer with a numerical value above 10, or signed declination; 3 boosters for negative or equivocal titers). Tdap after age 18, then Td every 10 years.
• COVID: Vaccine required. Exemptions accepted only with a signed medical or religious reason from a physician or religious leader.
• Flu: Vaccine, medical exemption, or religious exemption required during flu season, with a deadline of November 1.
• Fit testing: N95 fit test within the last 6 months, updated annually, using one of the listed masks. Onsite fit may be allowed case by case.
• Drug screen: Within 30 days prior to start. Hair screens must be at least a 9-panel. Marijuana testing is not required.
• Competencies: Age-specific competency exam (required).
• Other: 2 professional references (within 3 years of hire), a badge photo (head and shoulders, plain background), a compliance checklist, a latex allergy questionnaire, and a personal information form, all completed prior to start.

Schedule and Cancellation Policy

• The client may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. Cancelled shifts must be the regular shift length and cannot be broken into smaller increments.
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week under the 8 and 10 rules. Shift-based minimums are 36 hours for 3 shifts, 48 hours for 4 shifts, and 40 hours for shifts under 12 hours.
• The client is financially responsible for guaranteed hours if shifts are cancelled or facilities close. On-call hours do not count toward the guaranteed minimum.