Medical-Surgical RN
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Interpret medical care plans and assess patients' clinical needs.
• Provide safe, competent, and individualized nursing care.
• Maintain accurate and detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, 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 and conditions.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Practical nursing skills and knowledge relevant to patient care and treatment.
• Understanding of care requirements for different age groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Minimum Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated (default to standard for specialty, typically 1+ years)

Certifications and Compliance Requirements

• BLS Certification: Required (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted in some cases)
• Professional Nursing License: Must be verified through primary source; MA Conditional Licenses not accepted.
• N95 Fit Test: Required within 365 days of start date and updated annually.
• Medication Exam: 80% passing score within 365 days required.
• MMR Vaccination or Immunity: Documentation required.
• Influenza Vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
• TB Test: Documentation of recent TB skin test or blood test required within 3 months of start date.
• Health Statement: Physician statement within 365 days of start date required.
• Criminal Background Checks: Multiple background checks including CORI, SSN Trace, National Sex Offender Check, and Exclusion Checks required within 45 days prior to start date.
• Resume: Must include past 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• References: Two recent references required, at least one supervisor or above.
• Skills Checklist: Required for submission.
• Assignment Confirmation Form: Required for onboarding.
• Education Verification: Required to verify highest level of education.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Contract length is 13 weeks.
• This is a long-term assignment in a major healthcare system in Boston, MA.

This position is suitable for experienced RN Medical/Surgical nurses who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are interested in a 13-week long-term assignment in Boston, Massachusetts.