Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

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

Unit Details

• Unit Name: Pingree 5
• Description: New 24-bed private room inpatient medical telemetry unit
• Patient Population: Adult medical patients
• Bed Count: 24
• Census: 24
• Clinician to Patient Ratio: 1 RN to 4-5 patients
• EMR System: EPIC
• Floating: Required
• Shift Requirements: Rotating shifts including days, evenings, nights; rotation needed to cover open night shifts; day rotate positions rotate a couple of shifts per month

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 3 years of nursing experience
• Ability to read cardiac telemetry strips (tele strips)

Certifications & Licenses Required

• Active Massachusetts RN License (no conditional licenses accepted)
• BLS (AHA, Red Cross, CHSF, or Military; AHA preferred)
• ACLS (optional but required for RNs on Observation Unit)
• Other certifications/licenses must be verified and up to date

Health & Compliance Requirements

• N95 Fit Test within 365 days of start date, updated annually (no religious exemptions)
• MGB Medication Exam: 80% passing within 365 days
• MGB Dysrhythmia Exam: 80% passing
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Physician Health Statement within 365 days of start date, updated if >6 month break
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, National Sex Offender Check, Exclusion Checks, and SSN Trace
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• References: 2 recent, including at least 1 supervisor or above in skillset
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission

Additional Notes

• Floating and rotating shifts are mandatory
• Must be able to read telemetry strips confidently
• All required documentation and certifications must be current and verifiable prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs seeking a structured, rotating shift role in a well-equipped telemetry unit with a consistent patient ratio and comprehensive support system.