Telemetry RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Registered Nurse – Telemetry

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (13 weeks)
Shift: Nights and Every Other Weekend (19:00 - 07:30)
Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit Overview

• 37-bed medical telemetry unit
• Patient population includes CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, alcohol-related conditions, dementia with cardiac co-morbidities, and occasional surgical patients
• Patients often on Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Heparin drips
• Care for NSTEMI, post-pacemaker, and post-cardiac catheterization patients (with or without interventions)

Patient Care & Staffing

• RN-to-patient ratio:

  • Day/Evening shifts: 1:4 (max 5)
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Day shift includes a Charge RN without patient assignment
• Floating to other applicable units required when needed
• Night positions do not rotate; day rotators may rotate shifts occasionally (7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years working in one location
• Minimum 2 years working as a travel nurse
• At least 1 year of telemetry experience, including telemetry experience within the last year
• Telemetry certification required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Certifications & Compliance

• Current BLS and Telemetry certifications required before start
• Primary source verification of RN license and certifications within 30 days of start
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year of start date (no exemptions allowed)
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed
• Documentation of MMR immunity or vaccination required
• TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test) and updated if break >6 months
• Physician health statement within 1 year of start date and updated if break >6 months
• Criminal background check, Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender check, and exclusion checks required within specified timeframes
• Passing scores on medication and dysrhythmia exams (80% minimum) within 1 year

Additional Requirements

• Must submit:

  • Resume with 7 years of work history including city and state
  • Two professional references (at least one supervisor) within 4 years
  • Skills checklist completed within 1 year
  • Candidate submission coversheet
• Must complete confirmation of assignment form upon acceptance and for any extensions

Electronic Medical Record System

• EPIC

Notes

• Free on-site parking available
• Unit includes 10 semi-private rooms, 1 quadruple room, 1 triple room, 10 private rooms, and 1 negative pressure room
• Prior travel experience is required (minimum 2 years as a traveler)
• Night shift does not rotate; day shift rotation is infrequent

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with cardiac drips, telemetry strip interpretation, and caring for complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced telemetry unit.