Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Milton, MA
BHS Workforce
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN – Medical-Surgical Telemetry (MS Tele)

Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
• Unit: 3 North
• Shift: 12-Hour Days
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 Hours Biweekly
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend
• Charting System: Epic
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Location: Massachusetts

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join a busy acute-care hospital team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of recent acute-care MS Tele experience, strong cardiac monitoring skills, and proficiency with Epic.

The unit cares for a wide variety of surgical patients, along with an overflow of medical patients. Nurses must be confident in independently monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms, as the unit does not have dedicated telemetry technicians.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
• Independently monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and identify dysrhythmias.
• Administer medications safely and accurately.
• Perform patient assessments and monitor changes in clinical conditions.
• Care for a diverse population of medical and surgical patients.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation using Epic.
• Float between Medical-Surgical Telemetry units as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent acute-care Medical-Surgical Telemetry experience.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program or equivalent.
• Active Massachusetts RN license required at the time of submission.
• Previous Epic experience required.
• Strong ECG interpretation and cardiac monitoring skills.
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips.

Required Certifications

• BLS/CPR
• ACLS

Mandatory Testing Requirements

Candidates must pass both required examinations before acceptance:

• Dysrhythmia/ECG Test: 20 questions.
• Medication Test: 20 questions.
• Passing Score: 85% on each examination.
• Testing conducted through a CCH Zoom Protector meeting.
• Testing must be completed within 48 hours of confirmation.
• Only one attempt is allowed.
• No retakes or remediation are available.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to review the facility-provided study guide before testing.
 

Additional Requirements

• Flu vaccination is mandatory; only medical exemptions are accepted.
• Previous BILH employees must have been separated from the organization for at least 6 months and be in good standing..
• Nurses are responsible for independently monitoring and interpreting their own telemetry strips.
• Must be willing to float between all MS Tele units as needed.

Schedule & Guaranteed Hours

• 12-hour day shifts.
• 72 guaranteed hours per biweekly pay period.
• Every other weekend requirement.
• Guaranteed hours do not include any on-call time worked.