Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Gardner, MA

Assess and reassess patient pain levels utilizing the numerical pain scale; manage pain relief devices and notify physicians of changes as needed. Interpret and document patient cardiac rate, rhythm, and configuration (PR/ST segment) and initiate appropriate treatment plans; acute telemetry monitoring is a core function of this role .

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical

Location

Gardner, MA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in accordance with standards of care, practice protocols, and established policies and procedures
• Administer medications and intravenous therapy safely per physician orders, protocols, and policies; perform and document medication reconciliation
• Interpret and document patient cardiac rate, rhythm, and configuration (PR/ST segment) and initiate appropriate treatment plans; acute telemetry monitoring is a core function of this role
• Assess and reassess patient pain levels utilizing the numerical pain scale; manage pain relief devices and notify physicians of changes as needed
• Participate in daily multidisciplinary rounds to plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care; provide thorough and timely handoff reporting
• Recognize and respond to abnormal laboratory and diagnostic results, life-threatening situations, and chest pain or cardiac-related symptoms in a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Current Massachusetts RN License
• ACLS certification required upon hire
• Previous acute telemetry experience required
• MOAB class required within 60 days of hire

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience preferred
• Experience with surgical patient care including traction/orthopedic equipment, feeding pumps, chest tubes, and drains
• Experience functioning as a preceptor or in a staff education/training capacity

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic Med/Surg environment with a focus on comprehensive, patient-centered care
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration and professional development in an acute care setting