Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Harrington Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg/Tele) - Travel/Contract

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 8 weeks
Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend
Patient Ratio: 6 to 7 patients per RN during night shift

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg/Telemetry)
• Start Date: ASAP (pending medical clearance)
• EMR System: EPIC experience required
• Certifications Required:

  • Massachusetts RN License
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) optional but recommended
• Patient Care Setting: Medical/Surgical and Telemetry units

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ year typical for Med/Surg/Telemetry travel RN roles
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required for this position

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background Check: Standard 7-year search including SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender registry
• Massachusetts-specific background checks including MA Nurse Aide Registry Search
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start date
• Fit Mask Test within past year (3M-1860-Regular or Small mask)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (or compliant with policy if past positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Immunity proof or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Varicella: Immunity proof or 2 vaccines required; no declinations accepted
  • Hepatitis B: Immunity proof or booster series; declination allowed only if non-responder after full series
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start including Marijuana/THC; instant tests not accepted
• Seasonal Vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required for 2025-26 season
  • COVID vaccine or facility-specific declination required; no medical exemptions accepted
• Competency Exams: Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles
  • 1 professional reference for per diem non-acute care roles

Notes

• This is an 8-week travel assignment in a hospital setting requiring night shift coverage.
• EPIC EMR experience is mandatory.
• Patient ratios during the night shift are approximately 6-7 patients per nurse.
• Compliance with all health, background, and licensing requirements is mandatory prior to start.
• No exemptions allowed for COVID vaccination.
• ACLS certification is optional but may enhance candidacy.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Med/Surg and Telemetry experience looking for a short-term travel assignment in Massachusetts with night shift availability.