Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Registered Nurse - Telemetry I (Night Shift)

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

Job Description

• Position on a 23-bed Surgical Stepdown Unit (part of two Med/Surgical units).
• Night shift with every other weekend (EOW) schedule, 36 hours per week.
• Must be able to read telemetry strips.
• Floating required.
• Rotating shifts are required for day positions but not for night positions.
• Patient ratios:

  • Stepdown: 2-3 patients per RN
  • Med/Surg: 3-5 patients per RN
  • PCA: 6-10 patients per PCA
• Patient population includes post-operative care for General, GYN, Vascular, Thoracic, Urology, Oral, Plastics, and Trauma surgeries.
• Charting system: EPIC.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including telemetry experience within the last year.
• Experience managing chest tubes, nasogastric tubes (NGT), epidurals, and capnography.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Documentation required prior to or at onboarding:

  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity.
  • TB test within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test), updated if break >6 months.
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity strongly preferred.
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred.
  • Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 1 year, updated if break >6 months.
  • Criminal background check and Massachusetts CORI within 45 days prior to start date, updated if break >6 months.
  • National sex offender check and exclusion checks within 30 days of start and annually.
  • Education verification of highest degree achieved.
  • Social Security Number trace for last 7 years.
  • Name change documentation if applicable.

Additional Notes

• Must submit a resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state.
• Two professional references required, including at least one supervisor-level reference within 4 years.
• Skills checklist must be completed within 1 year of submission.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for any extensions.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This role is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with night shifts and managing complex post-surgical patients in a stepdown setting.