Job Title
Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Telemetry)
Location
Plymouth, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-hour shifts | Weekends and holidays expected
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit with a focus on geriatric patients presenting with behavioral disturbances and medical issues, including dementia, confusion, and impulsive behaviors
- Monitor and interpret telemetry/ECG rhythms and manage medications in accordance with unit protocols
- Maintain a patient assignment ratio of 4:1
- Collaborate with CNAs and interdisciplinary team members to deliver safe, effective care
- Successfully pass required ECG/Telemetry and Medication competency assessments prior to assignment start — one attempt only, 85% passing score required
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Massachusetts
- Prior experience in a Medical/Surgical Telemetry setting
- Ability to complete and pass ECG/Telemetry and Medication competency tests within 48 hours of offer — no remediation or re-sit opportunities are available
- Candidates must not have worked at this facility (as travel, permanent, or per diem) within the past six months; a minimum six-month separation is required for consideration
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience caring for geriatric patients with dementia, behavioral disturbances, or cognitive impairments
- Strong dysrhythmia recognition and medication management skills
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in an acute care environment
Why Join Us
- Expected 72 hours biweekly (on-call hours not included), providing a consistent and structured schedule throughout your contract
- Opportunity to work in a specialized geriatric-focused telemetry unit with a supportive team environment