Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
An opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse skilled in medical-surgical telemetry nursing. This role requires flexibility to float among eight different units within a hospital setting to provide diverse patient care. The position is contract-based and located in Lowell, MA, offering a dynamic work environment with varied responsibilities.
Responsibilities include continuous cardiac monitoring, administering cardiac drips, and interpreting telemetry strips every four hours. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of acute care hospital experience and proficiency in TR Band usage. The nurse will care for emergency department border patients, medication administration in acute mental health units, and non-vented patients ready for ICU transfer. The patient ratio ranges from 5:1 during day and evening shifts to 6:1 at night. The hospital uses the EPIC electronic medical record system for charting.
Key Qualifications:
- Current Massachusetts RN License required
- Minimum two years of acute care experience preferred
- Skilled in telemetry monitoring and interpreting strips
- Able to perform cardiac drip administration
- Familiarity with TR Band is a plus
- AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification mandatory
- Willingness to float across multiple units
Schedule & Hours:
- Rotating shifts including days, evenings, and nights
- Approximately 36 hours per week
- Mostly days and evenings with minimal night rotations
Location:Lowell, MA, is a vibrant city with rich industrial history now transformed into a diverse cultural hub. It offers amenities such as parks, museums, historic sites, and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live and work.
This contract role provides an excellent chance to enhance your nursing skills in a fast-paced hospital environment with a supportive team. Free on-site parking is available for convenience.
Qualified candidates eager to take on the challenge of a multi-unit float nurse position are encouraged to apply and contribute to quality patient care across various departments.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.