Registered Nurse Med/Surg Telemetry
Southbridge, Massachusetts
Harrington Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg/Tele)

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks
Shift: 7 PM - 7 AM
Scheduled Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekends: Every third weekend
Patient Ratios: 6 to 7 patients per RN during night shift

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg/Tele)
• EMR System: EPIC experience required
• Required Licenses & Certifications:

  • Massachusetts RN License (mandatory)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) optional but recommended
• Start Date: ASAP (pending medical clearance)

Experience Requirements

• Specialty Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 1+ years typical for Med/Surg/Tele travel RN roles.
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Background checks including:

  • Standard 7-year search (SS trace, county searches, nationwide sex offender)
  • Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry Search (required for all travelers in MA)
  • Massachusetts Statewide iCORI Clearance (attestation required for APNs)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (recommended for ER and Oncology, optional here)
  • BLS (required)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification preferred
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • General competency exam as applicable
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test within past year (3M 1860-Regular or Small)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within past 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start (with specific policies for past positives)
  • Immunity documentation or vaccination proof for:

    • Measles (Rubeola)
    • Mumps
    • Rubella
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella
  • 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including Marijuana/THC)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or facility-specific declination required
  • COVID vaccination or facility-specific declination required (no medical exemptions accepted)
• References:

  • 2 professional references for travel, allied, or per diem acute care roles (within 2 years of start)

Additional Notes

• Patient ratio during night shift is approximately 6-7 patients per nurse.
• The assignment is an 8-week travel contract.
• The role requires working every third weekend.
• EPIC EMR experience is mandatory.
• COVID-19 vaccine or approved declination is required; no medical exemptions accepted.
• Flu vaccine or declination required for the 2025-26 season.
• Background checks and state-specific clearances are mandatory and updated annually.
• Physical and health documentation must be current and compliant with agency and facility policies.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Med/Surg or Telemetry experience looking for an 8-week travel assignment in Massachusetts with night shift hours and EPIC EMR proficiency.