Job Title
RN – Medical Surgical / Telemetry, Float Pool
Location
Brighton, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 36 hours/week | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Every Other Weekend | Every Other Holiday
Key Responsibilities
- Float across multiple units including medical-surgical (orthopedics, urology, neurology, GYN), cardiology/telemetry, surgery, and cardiothoracic, adapting quickly to varying patient populations and unit workflows
- Provide direct patient care at an average ratio of 5:1 across units ranging from 16 to 32 beds
- Independently read and interpret telemetry strips; must pass an on-site telemetry exam on Day 1 with a score of 84% or better (two attempts allowed)
- Administer and manage IV therapy using Meditech
- Deliver stepdown-level care as required on night shift assignments
- Maintain availability most Fridays; no extended time-off requests or specific schedule requests will be accommodated (maximum 5 days RTO)
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- Minimum 4+ years of recent acute care experience with some stepdown experience
- Must have at least one recent, successfully completed travel contract
- Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be classified at a local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Psychiatric (psych) nursing experience highly preferred
- Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred
- 5+ years of float pool experience
- Prior experience in a stepdown or cardiothoracic setting
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work across a diverse range of specialty units, expanding clinical skills in a dynamic acute care environment
- Consistent scheduling structure with a set night shift pattern offering work-life predictability