Med/Surg 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 (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Unit: 32-bed Ortho/Neuro Med/Surg (Medical/Surgical Telemetry)
Patient Population: Scheduled elective orthopedic and neuro/surgical patients, fractures, neuro patients, and medical overflow

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a telemetry unit requiring the ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.
• Unit consists of two 16-bed sections; floating to other applicable units may be required.
• Night shift positions do not rotate; day shifts may rotate between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a if needed.
• Patient-to-nurse ratio:

  • Day and evening shifts: 1:4 (may increase to 1:5)
  • Night shift: 1:5 or 1:6
• Utilize neuro assessment skills and telemetry competency in a med/surg setting.
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year.
• 2 years or more of Med Surg / Telemetry experience.
• 2 years or more of total travel experience.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Neuro assessment skills.

Required Credentials and Compliance

• Primary source verification of RN license and certifications within 30 days of start date; must be updated upon expiration.
• N95 respirator fit test within 365 days of start date; no exemptions allowed.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Passing scores on medication and dysrhythmia exams (80% minimum) within 1 year.
• Documentation of immunity or vaccination for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).
• TB screening: negative skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date; updated if break >6 months.
• Physician health statement within 365 days of start date; updated if break >6 months.
• Criminal background check, Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender check, and exclusion checks completed within required timeframes.
• Submission of a detailed resume covering the past 7 years, 2 professional references (including at least 1 supervisor), and skills checklist.
• Completion of assignment confirmation and attestation forms as required.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is required: must have at least 2 years as a travel nurse.
• Floating to other units and low-frequency shift rotation may be required.
• This is a night shift position with every other weekend coverage.
• The unit admits orthopedic, neuro, and medical overflow patients requiring telemetry monitoring and neuro assessments.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs with strong med/surg and neuro skills who are comfortable working night shifts and floating within a specialized inpatient unit.