Telemetry Float Pool RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

RN Telemetry Float Pool

Overview

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Contract length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Schedule: Every other weekend
• Hours: 36 per week
• Floating: Must be willing to float to 8 different units across med/surg telemetry areas
• Parking: Free on-site parking

Role Details

• Responsible for cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and reading telemetry strips
• Telemetry monitoring includes measuring intervals and interpreting strips every 4 hours
• Patient mix includes ED border patients, medication nursing in an acute mental health unit, and non-vented ICU transfer-ready patients
• Ratios: up to 6:1 on nights

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• Telemetry experience within the last year
• Telemetry (2 years of experience)
• 2 years or more of total travel experience
• 2 years working as a Traveler
• TR Band experience

Preferred Experience

• 2 years of experience preferred

Additional Onboarding Requirements

• ACLS is optional
• Fit testing is required for onboarding
• Respirator medical clearance attestation is required if fit testing is required for the skill
• MGB Medication Exam and MGB Dysrhythmia Exam are required for onboarding
• MMR documentation or immunity proof is required
• TB screening documentation is required
• Health statement signed by an MD, DO, NP, or PA is required
• Background checks and exclusion checks are required
• References, skills checklist, resume, education verification, SSN trace, and submission coversheet are required for submission