Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Cambridge, MA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Overview

• Facility: CHA Cambridge Hospital
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg/Telemetry
• Experience: 1–2+ years of Med-Surg/Telemetry experience
• Acute Care Experience: Required
• Travel Experience: First-time travelers accepted
• EMR: Epic preferred
• Patient Diagnoses: COPD, CHF, diabetes, sepsis, pneumonia and alcohol abuse

Schedule

• Shift: Night shift, 3×12 hours
• Timing: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Holiday coverage required; must work every other major holiday
• Block Scheduling: Not allowed
• Floating: Required
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Required Licensure & Certifications

• Active or conditional Massachusetts RN license
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current Nursys license verification pulled within the last 7 days

Preferred Qualifications

• AHA ACLS certification
• Epic charting experience
• Charge RN experience or capability

Required Clinical Skills

• Med-Surg and Telemetry nursing
• Acute care patient management
• Administration of antibiotics and anticoagulants
• Blood product administration
• Lasix and amiodarone administration
• Care for patients with cardiac, respiratory and infectious conditions

Unit & Equipment Details

• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• Zebra scanners
• Bladder scanners and Dopplers
• General medical equipment
• Orientation includes hospital orientation followed by two unit shifts with a preceptor.
• Scrubs: Any color