First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Newton, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Stepdown
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Step Down (RN Step Down)
Order ID: MGB-30107
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift Matrix:Day / Night Rotation (D/N) | 3x12-Hour Shifts
- Shift Times: Rotates between Day Shift (07:00 – 19:30) and Night Shift (19:15 – 07:15).
- Schedule Quality: 36 hours per week. Weekend and holiday rotations required.
- On-Call Requirement: No call.
Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week
Critical Submission Guardrails (Hardstops)
Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:
- Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Massachusetts State RN License held in hand at submission.
- Experience Baseline: Minimum 2+ years of continuous Med Surg Step Down / Progressive Care Unit (PCU) RN experience in an acute care setting.
- Core Certifications Required:
- Active AHA BLS
- Active AHA ACLS
- Clinical Skill Mandate: Demonstrated telemetry strip interpretation skills, vasoactive drip titrations, high-acuity respiratory monitoring, and post-procedural progressive care management.
- Shift Flexibility: Candidate must explicitly commit to full Day/Night (7a/7p) rotation and holiday/weekend schedule requirements.
Job Summary & Clinical Scope
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (MGB) in Newton, MA is seeking an experienced, flexible Med Surg Step Down Registered Nurse (RN Step Down) for a 13-week D/N rotation assignment on unit 4 USEN (Department NW6026 / SO00003634). Caring for intermediate-acuity patients who require continuous telemetry and frequent clinical monitoring, the RN will direct progressive care interventions within a community teaching hospital network.
- Progressive Care & Step Down Monitoring: Manage intermediate-acuity medical and surgical patients requiring continuous cardiac telemetry, pulse oximetry, arterial line monitoring, and frequent neurological/hemodynamic assessments.
- Pharmacologic & Drip Management: Administer continuous intravenous medications, manage titratable vasoactive infusions per protocol, and monitor for therapeutic efficacy and adverse drug reactions.
- Respiratory & Post-Surgical Care: Support complex respiratory patients (non-invasive ventilation/BIPAP, high-flow nasal cannula) and manage post-operative surgical recoveries transitioning out of the ICU.
- Interdisciplinary Coordination & Charting: Execute precise clinical documentation and collaborate daily with attending hospitalists, surgical teams, case managers, and multi-disciplinary therapies.
Department & Facility Details
- Department Setting: 4 USEN / Med Surg Step Down Unit (Department NW6026 / SO00003634).
Order ID: MGB-30107 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift Matrix: Day / Night Rotation (D/N) | 3x12-Hour Shifts
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus