Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Float Pool Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring Epic experience, independent telemetry strip reading, and a Massachusetts RN license.

Details

• Float pool position serving multiple inpatient units within a hospital setting
• Patient populations include ED holds, inpatient holds, PACU, and other boarding units
• Patient ratios range from 1:3 to 1:5 depending on unit assignment
• No monitor techs on unit — nurses must independently read and interpret telemetry strips
• 12-hour rotating shifts, alternating between days (7a–7:30p) and nights (7p–7:30a) in 4-week blocks
• Floating occurs in 4-hour blocks during shifts
• Every other weekend is required (day shift: Sat/Sun; night shift: Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Epic EMR experience required
• 8-week contract

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license required and must be in hand
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg Telemetry experience required
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry/ECG strips required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience preferred; required if candidate has no prior travel nursing experience
• COVID vaccine with booster and flu vaccine required (medical exemptions accepted)

Additional Information

• Day-one pass/fail testing will be administered covering telemetry/ECG and medication competencies; Relias practice tests will be available in advance
• All previous employees of any Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH) facility — including travel, per diem, and permanent staff — must have a minimum 6-month break before being considered for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Flu vaccine documentation required during flu season