Float Pool Med/Surg Telemetry RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: Float Pool Med/Surg Telemetry RN

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

Job Description

• Float Pool RN position requiring willingness to float to 8 different units within the hospital.
• Shifts: Days, Evenings, Nights with rotation every other week (EOW), 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, managing cardiac drips, and reading telemetry strips every 4 hours.
• Patient population includes ED border patients, acute mental health medication nursing, and non-vented ICU transfer-ready patients.
• Units range from 8 to 41 beds, total hospital bed count 371.
• Clinician to patient ratio:

  • Days & Evenings: up to 5:1
  • Nights: up to 6:1
• EMR system used: EPIC.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience required.
• Telemetry monitoring skills including measuring intervals and interpreting strips.
• Experience with TR Band and ability to perform cardiac drips and read telemetry strips.

Licensure & Certifications

• Current Massachusetts RN License required (no conditional licenses accepted).
• AHA BLS certification required (only AHA accepted for this facility).
• ACLS certification preferred but not required.

Additional Requirements & Credentials

• Fit Test (N95 respirator) within 365 days of start date, updated annually.
• Medication Exam: 80% passing score required within 365 days.
• Dysrhythmia Exam: 80% passing score required.
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity required.
• Influenza vaccine required during flu season (Sept 15 - April 30), no exemptions allowed.
• TB test documentation within 3 months of start date, updated if break >6 months.
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date.
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, National Sex Offender Check, and Exclusion Checks required.
• Documentation of education verification and references required.
• Skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet required for submission.

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Must be willing to float across multiple units and work varied shifts.

This position is ideal for experienced telemetry RNs comfortable with acute care, cardiac monitoring, and flexible floating assignments.