Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Salem, MA
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

❤️ 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT MEDICAL CARDIOLOGY / TELEMETRY RN CONTRACT – SALEM, MA

An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) with a strong cardiology background in Salem, MA 01970. Operating within a specialized 24-bed inpatient medical cardiology and telemetry telemetry pavilion (Pingree 4) at an established North Shore regional hospital, this clinical assignment offers a dependable 36-hour overnight schedule (19:00 – 07:30 / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, three 12-hour night shifts guaranteed weekly with every other weekend rotation). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,383/WEEK GROSS)! $1,519/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $24.00/HR REGULAR & $36.00/HR OT RATES! CONDITIONAL MASSACHUSETTS LICENSES ACCEPTED! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! Delivering specialized acute bedside care to adult and geriatric cardiac admissions, the cardiology telemetry nursing team manages patients recovering from diagnostic and interventional cardiac procedures as well as acute cardiovascular disorders. Core clinical proficiencies encompass real-time telemetry strip interpretation, titration of specialized cardiac infusions (e.g., cardizem, amiodarone, nitroglycerin, heparin protocols), and comprehensive post-cath access site recovery—including radial artery compression device management (TR Bands) and femoral sheath access care following percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), permanent pacemaker (PPM) implants, implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) placements, and cardiac electrophysiology ablations. Night staffing ratios are maintained at 1:6 (1:5 on days). If you are an acute telemetry nurse with a solid cardiac background skilled in post-cath recovery, rhythm analysis, and cardiac drip management looking to earn $2,383/week on the North Shore of Massachusetts, this assignment is built for you!

💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week)

• Weekly Gross: $2,383.00
• Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,519.00
• Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $24.00/hr (36 regular hours)
• Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $36.00/hr
• (Both travel and local candidates accepted per health system policy).

📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

• Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 – 07:30 / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.
• Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.
• On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) rotation.
• Department Setting & Capacity: Pingree 4 — 24-Bed Inpatient Medical Cardiology & Telemetry Unit.
• Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: 1:6 on Nights (1:5 on Days).
• Clinical Scope & Cardiac Expertise:
  • Direct inpatient bedside nursing for adult and geriatric patients hospitalized with complex medical cardiology conditions (decompensated heart failure, acute coronary syndromes, hypertensive urgency, cardiac dysrhythmias).
  • Continuous cardiac telemetry surveillance, real-time rhythm strip analysis, interval measuring, and prompt intervention for acute dysrhythmias.
  • Specialized cardiac drip titration: administration and weight-based monitoring of IV antiarrhythmics, vasodilators, beta-blockers, and weight-based heparin infusions.
  • Post-cardiac catheterization recovery: comprehensive surveillance and site management following PCI, cardiac ablations, PPM implants, and ICD placements.
  • Vascular access site management: maintenance, monitoring, and deflation protocols for radial compression devices (TR Band) and femoral puncture sites; monitoring for hematomas, pseudoaneurysms, and distal perfusion.
  • Standard inpatient med-surg interventions: IV therapy, electrolyte replacement, continuous telemetry monitoring, and interdisciplinary coordination.
• EMR System: Enterprise Electronic Health Record.

🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

• Experience Requirement:
  • Minimum 2+ full years of dedicated acute care inpatient Telemetry / Cardiac RN clinical experience with a strong cardiac background.
  • Minimum 2+ full years of prior travel nursing experience strictly required.
• Clinical Skill Set Hard Stop:
  • Proven competency in interpreting telemetry rhythm strips and managing/titrating cardiac drips is strictly required.
  • Documented experience with post-cath care (PCI, ablations, PPM/ICD, TR Bands, femoral access).
• Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License strictly in hand at submittal (Conditional Massachusetts RN licenses are accepted for this requisition).
• Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
• Onboarding Testing: Must complete and pass the MGB Dysrhythmia Exam and MGB Medication Exam prior to start.

✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized cardiovascular recruitment team!

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