Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Pittsfield, MA

    Highlights

    Participate in holiday coverage; expected to work designated holiday blocks including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's periods as scheduled. Why Join Us Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized, accredited teaching hospital known for patient safety excellence.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPittsfield, MA

    Description

    Job Title

    Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

    Location

    Pittsfield, MA | Acute Care

    Schedule / Job Type

    Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

    Key Responsibilities
    • Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical / Telemetry unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:6
    • Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and respond appropriately to cardiac dysrhythmias
    • Float to any Medical Surgical unit as needed based on staffing and census demands
    • Participate in holiday coverage; expected to work designated holiday blocks including Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's periods as scheduled
    • Maintain active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications — all must be current and in hand prior to placement
    Required Qualifications
    • Active Massachusetts RN License — must be on file prior to placement
    • Minimum 2 years of current Medical Surgical experience
    • Telemetry experience required
    • Completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course strongly required
    • Active American Heart Association BLS certification required
    • Active American Heart Association ACLS certification required
    • Active NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification required
    • Willingness to float to any Medical Surgical unit required
    • Personal vehicle required for this assignment
    • Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
    Preferred Experience / Skills
    • Experience with Meditech Expanse EMR system highly preferred
    • Prior travel nursing experience in a Medical Surgical or Telemetry setting
    Why Join Us
    • Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized, accredited teaching hospital known for patient safety excellence
    • Gain experience in a full-continuum medical center serving a diverse regional patient population

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