Med-Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Float Pool MS/Tele)
Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Requirements

• Must have cardiac experience
• Required years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for float pool cardiac RN roles (confirm with recruiter)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified as required

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA only
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWHONN Beginner required for Labor & Delivery RNs (if applicable)

Competencies

• Age Specific Competency Exam – Required
• Medication/Pharmacology and general competency exams are Aya requirements but not facility-mandated

Background and Compliance Checks

• MA Statewide CORI Release (iCORI) – Must be completed ASAP
• Standard background check within 1 year, including 7-year county searches, SS trace, nationwide, sex offender registry
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks – Required
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search – Required for all travelers in MA

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year prior to start
• N95 Fit Test: Within last 6 months for specified masks; onsite fit testing may be allowed case-by-case
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Proof of one Tdap after age 18, then Td every 10 years
• TB Testing: 2-step PPD or equivalent within required timeframes; chest x-ray and annual questionnaire if positive history
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Immune titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Immune titer with numerical value or signed declination accepted; boosters required if titer negative/equivocal
• Varicella: Immune titer or 2 vaccines with boosters if needed; no declinations accepted
• Drug Screen: Within 30 days prior to start; minimum 9-panel required (instant acceptable); marijuana testing not required
• Hepatitis A: Required for food service workers only
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (September - April); medical exemptions allowed with documentation; no declinations accepted
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Required; exemptions only for medical or religious reasons with signed documentation; no declinations accepted

Facility Specific Documents

• Badge photo (passport style, head and shoulders, plain background) required 2 weeks prior to start
• Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms required prior to start
• COVID-19 exemption forms required if applicable

References

• 2 professional references required for travel, allied, and per diem acute care roles (within 3 years)

Additional Notes

• Facility does not allow pending background checks; all must be completed before clearance
• Facility requires annual TB testing only for ICU and ER units; others have extended expiration dates
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this role

This position is ideal for RNs with cardiac experience looking for a 12-week travel assignment on night shifts in Massachusetts. All certifications and health requirements must be current and compliant with facility and state regulations.