Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,643 per week in Springfield, MA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Springfield, MA
Agency: Highland Staffing, LLC
Pay: $2,643 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 9/7/2026

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Telemetry / Medical-Surgical

Job Summary

Join the dedicated nursing team on 2 North, a 50-bed Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Intermediate Care Unit located in Westfield, MA. This unit is part of the esteemed Baystate Health system, committed to providing comprehensive patient care across its network of facilities.

As a Telemetry/Med-Surg RN, you will care for a diverse patient population requiring cardiac monitoring, post-surgical care, and general medical interventions. The unit maintains an expected nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1, fostering a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for medical-surgical and telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, interpret EKG strips, and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications safely and accurately, including IV drips.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records.

Required Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Massachusetts.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent, acute care experience in Telemetry or Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Ability to meet facility's travel nurse radius requirements (e.g., residing outside a 90-mile radius from the facility).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• 2+ years of experience in Telemetry or Medical-Surgical nursing.
• Previous experience within a Baystate Health facility.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in cardiac rhythm interpretation and telemetry monitoring.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload efficiently.
• Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 (Option for 4x12 shifts may be available)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: September 7, 2026
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA).