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

Job Opportunity: Float Pool Med/Surg Telemetry RN

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Float Pool RN position requiring willingness to float to 8 different units within the hospital.
• Work shifts include Days, Evenings, and Nights with rotation and every other week (EOW) scheduling.
• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, managing cardiac drips, and interpreting telemetry strips.
• Patient care includes ED border patients, acute mental health medication nursing, and non-vented ICU transfer-ready patients.
• Patient ratios: Days & Evenings up to 5:1, Nights up to 6:1.
• Charting system used: EPIC.

Required Experience & Skills

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Telemetry experience with at least 2 years in an acute care setting, including telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with TR Band.
• Experience in performing cardiac drips.

Required Licenses & Certifications

• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only, no Red Cross accepted for this location).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred but optional.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to float between multiple units.
• Must pass medication and dysrhythmia exams with at least 80% within the last year.
• Fit testing for N95 respirator within 365 days prior to start date, updated annually.
• Required immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccination or immunity proof.
  • Influenza vaccine (mandatory during flu season, no exemptions).
  • TB test within 3 months of start date.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity preferred.
  • Tdap vaccine preferred.
• Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 365 days.
• Criminal background checks, CORI, SSN trace, sex offender registry, and exclusion checks required within 45 days prior to start.
• Documentation of 7 years of work experience and education history.
• Two professional references within 4 years, including at least one supervisor-level reference.
• Completion of skills checklist and candidate submission paperwork required.

Patient Population & Environment

• Care for a diverse patient population across multiple medical-surgical telemetry units.
• Units range from 8 to 41 beds.
• Includes care in emergency department, acute mental health, and ICU transfer-ready patients.
• Float pool environment requires flexibility and adaptability.

Summary

This travel RN position is ideal for a telemetry nurse with at least 2 years of acute care experience who is comfortable floating across multiple units and managing complex cardiac patients. The role requires strong telemetry skills, flexibility in scheduling, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.