Med Surg Telemetry RN
Worcester, Massachusetts
UMass Memorial Medical Center - Memorial Campus

Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Location: Worcester, Massachusetts Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week (per listing). The job data lists a day shift of 4x12 hours (48 hours per week). Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Shift Flexibility: Start time may be moved up to four hours earlier or four hours later, based on limited critical department need. Weekends: Every other weekend and every other holiday (EOW/EOH) Holidays: Facility allows 1 of the 3 major upcoming holidays in RTO. Travel Eligibility: Accepts first-time travelers.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Chest tube experience
• Experience with spinal precautions, PCA pumps, and epidural care

Assignment Details

• Supports surge and overflow patients.
• Some floating within the ED may be required to care for boarder patients.
• Telemetry exam not required for OR, Psychiatry, Mother-Baby/Postpartum, or NICU.

Background, Health, and Documentation Requirements

• Background: 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, covering all counties lived or worked in. Also required: Massachusetts iCORI clearance attestation within 30 days prior to start, MA Nurse Aide Registry Search, education verification of highest completed education, and drug testing within 30 days of start.
• Licensure and Verification: MA state license verification within 30 days of start and NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Health: Physical exam within 12 months of start, including a physician statement of fitness to work without restrictions. TB questionnaire required, plus two PPDs (one within 90 days and one within a year) or a QuantiFERON or T-Spot within 90 days.
• Immunizations: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, flu, and COVID. Each requires either proof of vaccination or a facility-specific declination. Declinations are not accepted for Peds, Maternity, or NICU for MMR, Tdap, or Varicella.
• Application: 7 years of employment history, with explanation of any gaps greater than 30 days. Two references within three years of start. Valid photo ID required. Skills checklist required prior to start.