Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Title

Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool RN

Location

Salem, Massachusetts

Employment Type

Long-Term Assignment (LTA)

Contract Length

13 weeks

Job Description

• Float pool position requiring willingness to float to 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units across the hospital.
• Shifts include Days, Evenings, and Nights with rotation every other week (EOW).
• Total scheduled hours: 36 hours per week.
• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, including measuring intervals and interpreting telemetry strips every 4 hours.
• Perform cardiac drips and read telemetry strips.
• Patient care includes ED border patients, acute mental health medication nursing, and non-vented ICU patients who are transfer ready.
• Clinician-to-patient ratio: up to 5:1 on Days and Evenings, up to 6:1 on Nights.
• Charting system used: EPIC.

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years working as a Traveler.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Active Massachusetts RN license (no conditional licenses accepted).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (only AHA accepted).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred (AHA preferred).

Required Skills

• Telemetry monitoring and interpretation.
• Experience with TR Band.
• Ability to perform cardiac drips.

Patient Population

• Med/Surg Telemetry patients across multiple units including ED, mental health, and ICU transfer-ready patients.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float between multiple units (up to 8 different units).
• Rotation includes Days, Evenings, and Nights with 1 to 3 night shifts per contract.

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Fit test for N95 respirator within 365 days prior to start, updated annually (no exemptions allowed).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed.
• Documentation of TB screening within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Documentation of MMR immunity or vaccination.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal background check, Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender check, and exclusion checks required within specified timeframes.
• Skills checklists and medication/dysrhythmia exams with minimum passing scores required within 1 year.
• Submission of 7 years of work history and 2 professional references (including at least 1 supervisor).
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for extensions.

Patient Census and Unit Size

• Units range from 8 to 41 beds.
• Total hospital bed count: 371.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this RN Telemetry Float Pool position.