Provide care for ED border patients, serve as medication nurse in the acute mental health unit, and care for non-vented ICU patients who are transfer ready. Key Responsibilities Float between up to 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units throughout the facility, including ED border, acute mental health, and ICU transfer-ready areas.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem, MA
Description
Job Title
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse – Float Pool (Nights, Every Other Weekend, 36 hrs/week)
Location
Salem, MA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | Every Other Weekend | 36 Hours per Week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Float between up to 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units throughout the facility, including ED border, acute mental health, and ICU transfer-ready areas
Perform continuous cardiac monitoring, interpret telemetry strips every 4 hours, and measure cardiac intervals
Administer and manage cardiac drips in accordance with unit protocols
Provide care for ED border patients, serve as medication nurse in the acute mental health unit, and care for non-vented ICU patients who are transfer ready
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC EMR
Manage a patient assignment of up to 6:1 ratio on night shift
Required Qualifications
Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience in a single location
Minimum 2 years of experience as a travel nurse
Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, including strip interpretation and interval measurement
Ability and willingness to float to 8 different units as assigned
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with TR Band application and management
Prior experience with EPIC electronic medical records
Background in float pool nursing within a large acute care setting
Why Join Us
Free on-site parking available for all staff
Opportunity to gain broad clinical experience across multiple Med/Surg Telemetry units within a large hospital system