Medical/Surgical RN
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Registered Nurse (Medical/Surgical) – Long-Term Assignment

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour day/night rotating
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Provide safe, competent, and individualized nursing care to medical/surgical patients.
• Interpret medical care plans and assess patients’ clinical conditions.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions or side effects.
• Record vital signs and medical information accurately.
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 3 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health and Safety Requirements

• N95 Respirator Fit Test completed within 1 year prior to start date and updated annually (no exemptions allowed).
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed.
• Documentation of TB screening (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if there is a break longer than 6 months.
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination documentation or proof of immunity required.
• Physician-signed health statement within 1 year of start date, updated if break exceeds 6 months.
• Criminal background check, including Massachusetts CORI, national sex offender registry, and exclusion checks, completed within required timeframes and updated as needed.
• Social Security Number trace and education verification required.
• Additional health and compliance attestations as part of onboarding.

Documentation and Submission Requirements

• Resume including last 7 years of work experience with city and state details.
• Two professional references within the last 4 years, including at least one supervisor or higher.
• Skills checklist completed within 1 year of submission.
• Candidate submission coversheet required for initial assignment.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for any extensions.
• Name change documentation if legal name differs from credential documentation.

Additional Information

• No religious or medical exemptions allowed for N95 fit testing.
• Fit testing cannot be performed onsite; must be completed prior to start.
• Background checks include international residence or travel exceeding 30 consecutive days within the last 7 years.
• All required verifications and attestations must be current and uploaded as part of onboarding.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a rotating 12-hour shift assignment in a major metropolitan area with comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.