Med/Surg RN
Gardner, MA
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus

RN – Med/Surg / Telemetry

Shift: Evening – 3:00 PM–11:30 PM
Hours: 40 hours/week
Weekend/Holiday: Every other weekend and holiday
Contract: 13 weeks
 

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg experience – preferred
• Minimum 1 year Telemetry experience – preferred
• Minimum 1 year Pediatrics experience – preferred
• Strong experience with:
  • Patient assessment and care planning
  • Medication administration and IV therapy
  • Cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation
  • Surgical patient care
  • Pain management
  • Chest tubes, drains, feeding pumps, and orthopedic/traction equipment
  • Patient/family education
  • Discharge planning
  • Delegation and supervision of nursing staff

Required License & Certifications

• Current Massachusetts RN License – REQUIRED
• ACLS required upon hire
  • Candidate may start with an active BLS and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
• PALS preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, reassess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
• Administer medications and IV therapy safely
• Monitor and document cardiac rate, rhythm, and ST-segment changes
• Provide surgical patient/family education and ongoing assessment
• Assess and manage patient pain
• Complete medication reconciliation documentation
• Recognize changes in patient condition and notify physicians appropriately
• Delegate and supervise nursing interventions
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Promote patient safety and identify opportunities to reduce medical errors
• Support colleagues through precepting, training, and professional development

Candidate Must-Haves

MA RN License + BLS/ACLS + 1 year Med/Surg/Telemetry experience preferred + willingness to work 40 hours/week on evenings, every other weekend and holidays.