Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse
Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: Day/Night rotation, mostly nights
• Weekend rotation required
• Start Date: January 20, 2026
• Shared housing provided (no pets or guests allowed)
• Car required
• Flu vaccine required

Required Experience

• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for this specialty (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Credentials & Certifications

• License: Valid nursing license with primary source verification (MA Conditional Licenses NOT accepted)
• BLS Certification: AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military accepted (AHA preferred)
• Professional Resume: Past 7 years of work experience with city & state
• References: 2 recent references, at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Fit Test: N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• MMR: Documentation of two measles, two mumps, and one rubella vaccine OR two MMR vaccines OR proof of immunity via blood test
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
• TB Test: Documentation of TB skin test or negative QuantiFERON/T-spot blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Health Statement: Physician statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Hepatitis B: Strongly preferred (3 vaccines or proof of immunity or declination)
• Tdap: Preferred within 10 years, updated upon expiration

Background & Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Massachusetts CORI background check within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break
• Social Security Number trace for past 7 years
• National sex offender registry check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually
• Education verification of highest level achieved

Additional Notes

• Shared housing requires signing a housing agreement
• No religious exemptions for fit testing or flu vaccine
• Fit testing cannot be done onsite initially; must be completed prior to start
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is required
• Positive TB test requires negative chest x-ray documentation
• Candidate submission coversheet required for application

This position is ideal for a Medical/Surgical RN seeking a 13-week long-term assignment with mostly night shifts and weekend rotation in Massachusetts. Compliance with all health, licensing, and background requirements is mandatory.