Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Employer: Amergis Healthcare Staffing Location: Boston, MA Facility Type: State Hospital Must be willing to float to other units as needed

Assignment Length: 13 weeks to start, with strong potential for extension Start Date: October 5th

Schedule

40 hours per week Monday–Friday and every other weekend Shift: 11:15 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.

Pay Rate

Local: $80/hour Travel: $3,907/week gross

Position Overview

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care within a correctional unit at a state hospital. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to float to other units as needed. The RN will be responsible for applying the nursing process, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with hospital policies and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and spiritual patient assessments Develop and implement individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and document care accurately Continuously evaluate patient status and adjust care plans as needed Educate patients and families to promote positive health outcomes Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and Nursing Assistants Participate in performance improvement and risk management activities Maintain professional growth through continuing education and best practices Ensure patient safety, infection control, and compliance with hospital policies Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and provide age-appropriate care

Qualifications

Current, valid Massachusetts RN license Minimum of 2 years of hospital experience Ventilator and tracheostomy experience required Telemetry and IV experience required Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.