Telemetry Registered Nurse
Attleboro, Massachusetts
Sturdy Health

Job Opportunity: Telemetry Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Attleboro, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work on a 10-bed Telemetry Observation Unit for patients typically staying 24 to 48 hours.
• Patient diagnoses vary medically; occasional overflow surgical patients.
• No medication drips involved.
• Must have strong telemetry experience and be able to function autonomously.
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
• Weekend requirement: 2-3 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) within 6 weeks.
• On-call requirement: 5-6 night shifts on-call (10:00 PM – 7:00 AM) within 6 weeks.
• Floating within scope to Medical/Surgical Telemetry units may be required.
• Locals accepted.
• Block scheduling accommodations determined by unit needs.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, with telemetry experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Facility & Work Environment

• Acute Care Hospital with 127 staffed beds.
• Charting system: Cerner.
• Scrub policy: Any color scrubs allowed (no jeans); OR/PACU scrubs provided; Case Management business casual or scrubs.
• Free parking available in unrestricted spaces or nearby lot.

Hours & Scheduling

• Guaranteed 36 hours per week (3 shifts of 12 hours).
• Night shift schedule (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• MA Statewide CORI background check required and must be completed prior to start.
• Standard background checks including 7-year county searches, SS trace, nationwide, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG required.
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all travelers in MA.
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
• N95 fit test within last 6 months (specific approved mask models required).
• Drug screen within 30 days prior to start (minimum 9-panel).
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (with medical exemption documentation if applicable).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) immunity or vaccination (declinations not accepted).
  • Hepatitis B immunity or signed declination accepted.
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (declinations not accepted).
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray per facility guidelines.
• Annual TB questionnaire for past positives or pending TB tests.
• Seasonal flu vaccination/documentation required during flu season (September–April); medical or religious exemptions considered case-by-case.
• COVID-19 vaccination required; exemptions only accepted with signed medical or religious documentation.

Additional Requirements

• Age-specific competency exam required.
• Badge photo (passport style, head and shoulders with plain background) must be submitted 2 weeks prior to start.
• Compliance checklist, latex allergy questionnaire, personal information forms, and COVID exemption forms (if applicable) must be completed prior to start.
• Two professional references required within 3 years of hire.

Notes

• Facility does not allow background checks or CORI to be pending at time of clearance.
• No medication drips on unit; strong telemetry skills and autonomy expected.
• Floating may be required within Medical/Surgical Telemetry units.
• First-time travelers must have 2-3 years of experience and EHR experience (Epic or Cerner).
• On-call shifts required in addition to scheduled shifts.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs seeking a travel contract in an acute care setting with night shifts and a focus on telemetry observation care.