Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Float Pool Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring a Massachusetts RN license, Epic proficiency, and the ability to independently read and interpret telemetry strips on 12-hour night shifts.

Details

• Float Pool position covering all Med/Surg Telemetry units within the hospital
• Patient population includes a wide variety of surgical patients with an overflow of medical patients
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekend and holiday rotation required
• Epic EMR used; experience required
• No telemetry technicians on unit — all RNs are required to independently read and interpret their own telemetry strips
• 8-week contract

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license required and must be in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Med/Surg Telemetry nursing experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Float coverage across all Med/Surg Telemetry units
• RNs must independently read and interpret telemetry strips — no tele techs are present on the unit
• Pre-acceptance pass/fail testing is required: a Dysrhythmia test (20 questions) and a Medication test (20 questions), each with an 85% passing score — only one attempt is allowed with no opportunity for remediation or re-testing
• Testing is administered via Zoom and must be completed within 48 hours of confirmation; a study guide with tips and answers is provided to help candidates prepare
• COVID vaccine and booster and flu vaccine are required; medical exemptions are accepted
• Previous employees of any Beth Israel Lahey Health facility (travel, permanent, or per diem) must have a minimum 6-month break before returning to be eligible for consideration