Med-Surg Telemetry RN
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (MS RN Nights)
• Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Location: Pittsfield, MA
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Med-Surg (MS) experience required
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Licensure & Certifications

• License: Massachusetts RN license in hand (proof required)
• Certifications Required:

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) — AHA or Red Cross preferred; required for Med-Surg/Telemetry units
• Additional Certifications:

  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred but not required for ICU
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred for ER but not required

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (minimum 80% or meet Angoff score)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Med-Surg/Telemetry)
• Color Blind Testing (Ishihara test required for certain units)
• Pass/Fail Testing on EKG/Medication on first day of orientation

Required Documents & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Emergency Contact Form (prior to start)
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year SS Trace and County searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM (annual)
  • HHS/OIG (annual)
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search
• CORI release (criminal background check)
• Facility-specific documents including photo for badge and scrub color guidelines
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start
• Fit Testing for N95 mask (3M Model 1860) required for all units including OR
• Drug Screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screens not accepted)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (QuantiFERON Gold or TSpot within 6 months or 2-step PPD)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccine doses required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer required; declination only accepted with low titer and completed declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer, 2 vaccines, or history of chickenpox
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season (Oct-May)
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Annual vaccination required or approved medical/religious exemption with facility-specific form

References & History

• Two professional references required (within 3 years of start)
• Annual skills checklist required

This position requires a BSN degree and all certifications/licenses must be current and verifiable prior to start. The role involves night shifts on a Med-Surg unit with a focus on patients requiring NIH Stroke Scale competency. Compliance with all health and safety documentation, immunizations, and background checks is mandatory.