Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg Tele travel assignment in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Start date: 02/02/2027 for a 4-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,218 to $2,384 per week. Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly. Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM. Unit focuses on medical-surgical and telemetry patient care in a high-acuity setting, with nursing responsibilities spanning assessment, monitoring, and coordination of care.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,218–$2,384 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
- Contract duration: 4 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
- Start date: 02/02/2027
- Unit type: Med Surg Tele with telemetry capabilities; self-scheduling with schedule balancing by the recruiter
Responsibilities
- Provide direct, bedside care to adult patients on a Med Surg Tele unit, including assessment, documentation, and care planning
- Monitor telemetry, vital signs, and patient status; respond to changes in condition with timely escalation
- Administer medications and therapies per physician orders; maintain IV therapy and basic wound care
- Collaborate with physicians, charge nurses, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care and discharge planning
- Document care in the electronic medical record; ensure accuracy of orders, MAR, and care plans
- Maintain patient safety and infection control standards; respond to call lights and emergencies as a critical part of the care team
- Adhere to unit policies, ratios, and shift-based expectations; no mandated floating, but unit needs may require occasional cross-coverage within Med Surg Tele
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts (or eligible per state requirements)
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- 2+ years of Med Surg and/or Telemetry nursing experience
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) and every other weekend or holiday as required by unit schedule
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills; proficient in EHR documentation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity Med Surg Tele setting; self-m scheduling with recruiter support
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing process
- Potential extension opportunities after the initial contract
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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