Job Title
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse – Nights
Location
Salem, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Full-Time | Night Shift | 36 Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Orthopedic/Neuro Med/Surg unit serving scheduled elective orthopedic and neuro/surgical patients, fractures, and medical overflow
- Interpret and read telemetry strips as a core component of daily patient monitoring
- Perform neurological assessments and apply med/surg nursing skills across a diverse patient population
- Document patient care accurately using EPIC EMR
- Maintain a patient ratio of 1:5 or 1:6 on night shift, adjusting as census requires
- Float to applicable units when requested by facility leadership
Required Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts RN License required
- AHA BLS certification required
- Minimum of 2 years of Med/Surg or Telemetry RN experience in a single location
- Minimum of 2 years of travel nursing experience
- Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry strips
- Neuro assessment skills and telemetry competency required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- ACLS certification preferred
- Prior experience with orthopedic and/or neurosurgical patient populations
- Familiarity with EPIC EMR charting system
Why Join Us
- Night shift positions do not rotate, offering a consistent and predictable schedule
- Opportunity to work in a specialized Ortho/Neuro Med/Surg environment with a well-defined patient population