Psychiatric Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Registered Nurse (Psychiatric) - Rotating Shifts

Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (approximately 13 weeks)

Job Description

• Requires 1 year of nursing experience; psychiatric experience preferred (any amount).
• Medicine experience, IV therapy skills, and phlebotomy skills are preferred but not required.
• Shift schedule is rotating with a combination of days, evenings, and nights; approximately 50% of shifts will be evening or night.
• Work schedule consists of 36 hours per week, typically 3 shifts of 12 hours each.
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health nursing experience, with experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Onboarding and Compliance Requirements

• Primary source verification of nursing license required within 30 days of start date; Massachusetts conditional licenses are not accepted.
• N95 respirator fit test required within 365 days prior to start date and updated annually; no exemptions allowed.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation required if fit test is needed.
• Documentation of TB screening (skin test or blood test) within 3 months of start date, updated if there is a break in service longer than 6 months.
• Documentation of MMR immunity (vaccines or blood test) required.
• Physician health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date, updated if break in service exceeds 6 months.
• Passing score (80% or higher) on medication exam within 365 days prior to start date.
• Criminal background check, Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, national sex offender check, and exclusion checks must be completed within required timeframes prior to start date and updated as needed.
• Two professional references required within 4 years, including at least one supervisor-level reference in the nursing skillset.
• Skills checklist must be completed within 1 year of submission.
• Resume including 7 years of work experience with city and state details required for submission.
• Confirmation of assignment form required upon acceptance and for any extensions.

Preferred but Optional

• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity preferred.
• Tdap vaccination within the last 10 years preferred.
• Documentation of chest x-ray if positive TB test.
• Name change documentation if legal name differs from credential documentation.

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• The position involves working in a psychiatric unit with rotating shifts, requiring flexibility and adaptability.
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations is mandatory.