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 & Patient Population

• Unit: Phippen 6/7, a 32-bed Ortho/Neuro Med/Surg Unit
• Patient Population: Scheduled elective Orthopedic and Neuro/Surgical patients, fractures, neuro patients, and medical overflow
• Floating: Required to float to applicable units when requested
• Shift Details:

  • Night shifts (no rotation)
  • Day rotators may rotate between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a shifts (low rotation frequency)
• Clinician to Patient Ratio:

  • Day and evening shifts: 1:4 (may go up to 1:5)
  • Night shift: 1:5 or 1:6

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience (Med/Surg with neuro assessment skills and telemetry competency)
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips (tele strips) is mandatory
• Prior travel experience: Not specified (assumed not required)

Certifications & Licenses

• Current Massachusetts RN License (no conditional licenses accepted)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association (AHA) only accepted) - required
• ACLS certification preferred but optional
• Other required health and compliance credentials include:

  • Fit Test (N95 respirator) within 365 days of start date, updated annually
  • MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 365 days)
  • MGB Dysrhythmia Exam (80% passing)
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • Influenza vaccine during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed
  • TB test documentation within 3 months of start date
  • Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days
  • Criminal background checks, CORI, SSN trace, sex offender check, exclusion checks, and education verification as per facility requirements

Additional Information

• EMR system used: EPIC
• Submission requirements include:

  • Resume with past 7 years of work experience (including city & state)
  • Two recent references (minimum one supervisor or above)
  • Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet
• Must comply with all credentialing and onboarding requirements prior to start date

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs with telemetry skills looking for a night shift role in a specialized ortho/neuro med/surg unit in Massachusetts.