Telemetry Registered Nurse
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

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

Job Description

• Work on a 37-bed medical telemetry unit caring for patients with cardiac and medical conditions.
• Patient population includes CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, Pulmonary Embolism, Pneumonia, and patients post pacemaker and cardiac catheterization.
• Care involves managing cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Heparin.
• Shifts include days, evenings, and nights with rotation every other week (EOW) for day shifts; night shifts do not rotate.
• Floating to other applicable units may be required.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio:

  • Day/Evening shifts: 1:4 (max 5)
  • Night shift: 1:5-6
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Knowledge of cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Lasix, and Heparin
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Telemetry certification

Certifications & Health Requirements

• AHA BLS certification (only AHA accepted).
• Telemetry certification.
• Fit test for N95 respirator within 1 year, updated annually.
• Respirator Medical Clearance attestation if fit test required.
• Documentation of required immunizations and health screenings including:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunity or vaccination record
  • TB test within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity preferred
  • Tdap vaccination within 10 years preferred
  • Health statement signed by a licensed provider within 1 year
• Criminal background checks, CORI, SSN trace, sex offender check, exclusion checks, and education verification required prior to start.
• Skills checklists and medication/dysrhythmia exams with minimum passing scores required.

Additional Information

• Free on-site parking available.
• Shift rotation for day shifts may include 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a.
• Night shifts are fixed and do not rotate.
• Floating to other units may be required.
• Must be able to work 36 hours per week on rotating schedule.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with cardiac monitoring, telemetry strip interpretation, and managing complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced environment.