Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Float Pool RN with telemetry expertise for a Med/Surg Tele position requiring an active MA RN license, AHA certifications, and willingness to float across 8 different units.

Details

• Float Pool position requiring rotation across 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units throughout the hospital (Davenport 5, Davenport 7, Davenport 8, Davenport 9, ED, PH6/7, Pingree 4, and Overflow)
• Patient population includes ED border patients, acute mental health unit (medication nurse role), and non-vented ICU transfer-ready patients
• Patient ratios: up to 5:1 on Days and Evenings; up to 6:1 on Nights
• Schedule is a Day/Evening rotation with 1 to 3 Night shifts per contract, working every other weekend (EOW), 36 hours per week
• Responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, administering cardiac drips, and interpreting telemetry strips every 4 hours
• TR Band experience required
• EMR: Epic (charting system)
• Hospital is a 371-bed facility; individual units range from 8 to 41 beds
• Free on-site parking available

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required — no pending or conditional licenses accepted
• Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required (AHA only; Red Cross and other providers not accepted at this facility)
• Minimum 2 years of acute care hospital experience in a single location required
• Minimum 2 years of travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring, including measuring intervals and interpreting strips
• Experience with cardiac drips and TR Band required
• 2 references required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Candidates must be willing and able to float between 8 different Med/Surg Telemetry units per assignment
• Epic is used for charting; familiarity with the system is expected
• Timekeeping is managed through UKG/Kronos
• Local candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are eligible to apply
• Any requested time off (RTO) should be disclosed at the time of application
• 2 years of telemetry experience is preferred