Telemetry Registered Nurse
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Health

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Work on a 10-bed Telemetry Observation unit focused on ruling out various medical diagnoses; occasional overflow surgical patients.
• Typical patient stay: 24 to 48 hours.
• No medication drips involved.
• Must be able to function autonomously with strong telemetry experience.
• Night shift: 4 shifts of 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:30).
• Weekend requirement: 2-3 weekend shifts within 6 weeks (Saturday/Sunday).
• On-call requirement: 5-6 night shifts on-call (22:00-07:00) within 6 weeks.
• Floating within scope to Medical/Surgical Telemetry units may be required.
• Locals accepted.
• Block scheduling accommodations determined by unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 127 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub policy: Any color scrubs allowed (no jeans); OR/PACU scrubs provided; Case Management business casual or scrubs.
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces or nearby lot.

Hours & Scheduling

• Guaranteed hours:

  • 36 hours for 3 twelve-hour shifts.
  • 48 hours for 4 twelve-hour shifts.
  • 40 hours for shifts less than 12 hours.

Compliance & Background Requirements

• Massachusetts Statewide CORI background check required and must be completed prior to start.
• Standard background check within 1 year of start, including 7-year county searches, nationwide sex offender check, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG checks.
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in Massachusetts.
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel; marijuana testing not required).
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• N95 fit test within last 6 months (specific approved mask models required).
• Immunization and health document requirements include:

  • Tdap vaccine after age 18, then Td every 10 years (medical exemptions require documentation).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity via titer or vaccination (declinations not accepted).
  • Hepatitis B immunity or signed declination accepted.
  • Varicella immunity via titer or vaccination (declinations not accepted).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (September - April); medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
  • COVID-19 vaccine required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Age-specific competency exam required.
• Badge photo (passport style, head and shoulders with plain background) must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance checklists and questionnaires prior to start, including latex allergy and COVID exemption forms if applicable.
• Two professional references required within 3 years of hire.

Notes

• First-time travel nurses must have 2-3 years of experience plus Epic or Cerner experience.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Finalized Return to Office (RTO) restrictions must be included with submission; no changes allowed after signing.

This position offers a focused telemetry nursing experience in an acute care setting with a supportive environment and clear compliance standards.