Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Berkshire Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (MS/Tele)

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

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical/Telemetry (MS/Tele)
• Required License: Massachusetts RN License (must have in hand)
• Education: BSN required
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical experience
• Certifications Required:

  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS: AHA or Red Cross preferred; required for MS/Tele and other specified units
• BLS: Required for all candidates
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for MS/Tele
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for MS/Tele
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start (Ishihara test for certain units)
• Competency Exam: Minimum passing score 80% or higher if Angoff score is higher
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Administered on first day of orientation

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit testing with 3M N95 Model 1860 mask required for all units including OR
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years
  • Negative TB test (QuantiFERON Gold, TSpot, or 2-step PPD) within 6-12 months; chest X-ray if prior positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines (declinations require doctor’s note)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer required; declination requires facility-specific form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines or history of chickenpox
• Drug screening: 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant screens not accepted)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Oct-May); exemptions require facility approval
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Proof of up-to-date vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions require facility approval

Background & Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Emergency contact form required prior to start
• CORI release (criminal background check) required
• Standard background checks including 7-year work/school history, sex offender registry, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search required for all candidates in MA
• Two recent professional references required (within 3 years)
• Skills checklist required annually

Facility Specific Notes

• Scrub color: Any color acceptable; scrubs provided for OR
• Photo for badge: Headshot with grey background, no selfies or professional photos
• Flu and COVID exemption forms must be completed and approved if applicable
• TB questionnaire required if positive TB test history
• Hepatitis B declination form required if declining vaccine

This position is ideal for experienced Medical-Surgical RNs with required certifications and licensure who are ready for a 13-week travel assignment in Massachusetts.