Med Surg / Telemetry Float RN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Tele Float (Registered Nurse)

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (18:45 to 07:15) Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week

Unit and Patient Population

• Mainly surgical patients: general surgery, surgical oncology, MIS, urology, GYN, thoracic, and colorectal overflow
• Also receives overflow of all medical diagnoses
• Float scope: will float to other inpatient telemetry units as needed

Schedule Notes

• Weekend requirement: EOW/EOH
• Christmas: no RTO approved on 12/24 or 12/25; expect to work the applicable Christmas holiday
• December RTO should be minimal; preference goes to those with no December RTO

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Pre-Start Compliance

• Seven-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, plus EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Massachusetts iCORI clearance attestation within 30 days prior to start
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry search (required for all candidates in MA)
• NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• State license verification within 30 days of start
• Education verification of highest completed education (transcript or diploma verification; diplomas not accepted)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA, stating fitness to work without restrictions
• TB screening: two PPDs (one within 90 days, one within a year), or QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days; TB questionnaire required
• Immunization documentation or declination for MMR, varicella, Tdap, hepatitis B, flu, and COVID
• Valid driver's license or state ID
• Skills checklist completed prior to start
• Two references within three years of start
• Employment application covering 7 years of employment, with explanations for gaps over 30 days