Telemetry Registered Nurse
Newton, Massachusetts
Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Telemetry I

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

Work Schedule

• 36 hours per week
• Nights: 3 shifts of 12 hours each (7:15 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN Telemetry I
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum standard for RN Telemetry I roles (typically 1+ years)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience requirement)

Credentials & Compliance Requirements

Professional Credentials

• Resume including past 7 years of work experience (with city & state) – required for submission
• 2 recent references (minimum 1 supervisor or above in skillset) – required for submission
• Skills checklist – required for submission
• Confirmation of assignment/POI form – required for onboarding
• Criminal background check (within 45 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break)
• Massachusetts CORI background check (within 30 days prior to start, updated if >6 month break)
• Education verification (highest level achieved)
• SSN trace (past 7 years addresses/aliases)
• National sex offender check (within 30 days of start, updated annually)
• Exclusion checks (OIG, GSA, MassHealth, NH Medicaid) within 30 days of start and annually

Licenses & Certifications

• License/Certificate verification (optional but recommended)

Personal Health History & Vaccinations

• MMR: Documentation of vaccination or proof of immunity required
• Influenza vaccine: Required during flu season (Sept 15 – April 30), no exemptions allowed
• TB test: Documentation of TB skin test or blood test within 3 months of start, updated if >6 month break
• Health statement: Physician statement within 365 days of start, updated if >6 month break
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)
• Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity (strongly preferred)
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
• Positive PPD requires negative chest x-ray documentation (optional)
• TB symptom survey if positive PPD (optional)

Additional Notes

• Orientation and attestation required prior to onboarding
• Background checks and health documentation must be current and compliant with facility policies
• No exemptions for flu vaccine during flu season

This position is suitable for experienced RN Telemetry nurses seeking a night shift long-term assignment in Massachusetts with comprehensive credentialing and health compliance requirements.