Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A dynamic opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Nurse skilled in Medical-Surgical Telemetry to provide exceptional care across multiple units. This role requires flexibility, clinical expertise, and the ability to manage complex patient needs in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Location:Based in Cambridge, MA, this position offers the chance to serve a diverse patient population within a comprehensive hospital setting. The hospital features a 371-bed capacity with units ranging from 8 to 41 beds, supporting a broad spectrum of medical and surgical cases.
Key Responsibilities:
- Float between 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units including ED and acute mental health areas, adapting to varied patient care needs.
- Perform cardiac monitoring, including measuring intervals and interpreting telemetry strips every 4 hours.
- Manage cardiac drips effectively and respond to patients requiring critical care interventions.
- Provide nursing care for emergency department border patients, medication administration in mental health units, and non-ventilated ICU transfer-ready patients.
- Utilize EPIC electronic medical records for accurate, timely documentation.
- Maintain compliance with clinical standards, ensuring patient safety and quality outcomes.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of two years acute care hospital nursing experience.
- Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and cardiac drip management.
- Experience with TR Band applications.
- Current Massachusetts RN License and AHA BLS certification required.
- Ability to work with clinician-to-patient ratios up to 5:1 during days and evenings, and 6:1 at night.
- Flexibility to primarily work days and evenings with minimal night rotations.
Schedule:
- 36 hours per week, rotating days, evenings, and nights with every other weekend.
- Contract position offering exposure to diverse clinical settings within the hospital.
Perks and Benefits:
- Complimentary on-site parking.
- Opportunity to gain varied experience by floating across multiple specialized units.
This contract nursing role is ideal for professionals seeking clinical variety and an engaging work environment in a respected medical center. Candidates with strong telemetry skills and a flexible approach to scheduling are encouraged to apply and contribute to high-quality patient care.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.