Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Telemetry)
Location
Milton, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit during night shift hours
- Independently read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips — this unit does not have telemetry technicians; all RNs are required to monitor and interpret their own strips
- Administer and manage medications in accordance with unit protocols
- Document patient assessments, care plans, and interventions accurately using Epic EMR
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Massachusetts
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute Medical-Surgical with Telemetry nursing experience
- CPR and ACLS certification required
- Epic EMR experience required
- Must pass a Dysrhythmia (20-question) and Medication (20-question) competency test prior to acceptance — administered via Zoom; passing score is 85%; one attempt only with no opportunity for remediation or re-sit
- Local candidates are welcome to apply
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Strong dysrhythmia recognition and interpretation skills
- Experience working in a high-acuity Medical-Surgical Telemetry environment
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a unit without dedicated telemetry technicians
Why Join Us
- Expected 72 hours biweekly, providing consistent scheduling across the assignment (on-call hours not included)
- Winter contract opportunity with an immediate start for qualified travel and local RNs