Med/Surg Registered Nurse
Boston, Massachusetts
Massachusetts General Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Medical/Surgical

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

Job Description

• Interpret medical care plans and assess patients' clinical needs.
• Provide safe, competent, and individualized nursing care.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record medical information, vital signs, and report changes in patient conditions.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions.

Required Qualifications

• License: Valid RN license for Massachusetts (no conditional licenses accepted).
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA preferred; Red Cross accepted in some locations)
  • N95 Fit Test (must be current within 1 year and updated annually)
  • MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 1 year)
  • Influenza Vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
  • MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
  • TB screening (skin test or blood test within 3 months, updated if >6 month break)
  • Health Statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 1 year, updated if >6 month break
  • Criminal Background Check including Massachusetts CORI, SSN Trace, National Sex Offender Check, and Exclusion Checks (all must be current and compliant)
• Additional Health Requirements:

  • Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity proof (strongly preferred)
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years (preferred)
  • Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation (if fit test required)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: RN Medical/Surgical
• Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum experience consistent with Medical/Surgical RN roles.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles and patient care across age groups.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Strong verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Notes

• Must provide documentation of 7 years of work experience and education including city and state.
• Two recent professional references required (minimum one supervisor or above).
• Required to complete skills checklist and candidate submission coversheet for submission.

This position is ideal for experienced Medical/Surgical RNs seeking a long-term assignment in a major healthcare system in Boston.