Manage a patient population presenting with conditions including PNA, COPD exacerbation, DKA, HHS, ETOH withdrawal, GIB, Sepsis, PE, UTI, and respiratory failure. Why Join Us Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity unit gaining broad experience across both medical-telemetry and intermediate care environments.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Springfield, MA
Description
Job Title
RN - Intermediate Care Night Shift
Location
Springfield, MA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 42-bed Medical Intermediate Care Unit serving both medical-telemetry and step-down patients
Manage a patient population presenting with conditions including PNA, COPD exacerbation, DKA, HHS, ETOH withdrawal, GIB, Sepsis, PE, UTI, and respiratory failure
Operate and monitor equipment including ventilators, tracheostomies, BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, and telemetry
Administer and manage cardiac drips in accordance with unit protocols
Maintain assigned patient ratios of 1:3 for intermediate care patients and 1:6 for medical-telemetry patients
Float to other units as needed and work across both sides of the floor (medical-telemetry and intermediate care)
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts
Current ACLS certification
Current BLS certification
Hands-on experience with trachs, vents, high-flow nasal cannula, cardiac drips, BiPAP, and telemetry
Ability to work night shift and float to other units as required
Preferred Experience / Skills
1–2 years of experience in an intermediate care, step-down, or medical-telemetry setting
Familiarity with managing complex medical conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and DKA
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity unit gaining broad experience across both medical-telemetry and intermediate care environments
Engage with a diverse and complex patient population that supports continued clinical growth and skill development