Med-Surg Telemetry Step-Down RN
Nashua, New Hampshire
Saint Joseph Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Contract Position

Location: Nashua, New Hampshire
Specialty: Nursing
Employment Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is a vital member of the patient care team responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process. Key duties include:

• Assessing patients upon admission using interview techniques to gather medical history, current status, vital signs, lab work, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests.
• Planning and implementing written care plans under physician direction.

Requirements

Education & Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required
• Valid New Hampshire RN license required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required

Experience

• Minimum 3 years nursing experience preferred
• Must have PCU/Stepdown nursing experience with telemetry

Skills

• Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Work Schedule & Other Requirements

• Must work every other weekend
• Holiday availability required
• Navy blue scrubs required
• NIHSS recommended

Orientation & Contract Details

• Up to 16 hours of orientation (unpaid)
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts during the contract

Core Values of the Employer

• Compassion: Respect and sensitivity towards all, honoring dignity especially of the vulnerable
• Integrity: Ethical behavior and responsible stewardship of resources
• Collaboration: Partnership and shared purpose to create healthy communities
• Excellence: High-quality service with innovation

Equal Employment Opportunity

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information.