Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Pittsfield, MA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, 01201!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry (Nights)

Location

Pittsfield, MA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Expected 3 shifts/week; travelers are expected to work major holiday blocks as scheduled/needed

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:6 on a unit ranging from 20 to 34 beds
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings and cardiac rhythms; apply dysrhythmia recognition skills in a fast-paced environment
• Care for post-operative and orthopedic patients in accordance with unit protocols and standards of practice
• Willingness to float to any Medical Surgical unit as needed
• Document patient care accurately using the facility's electronic health record system
• Maintain active BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (must be on file prior to submission)
• Minimum 2 years of current Medical Surgical experience
• Experience with post-operative patients — required
• Orthopedic nursing experience — required
• Telemetry experience — required
• Completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course — strongly required
• Active BLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross), ACLS (American Heart Association), and NIHSS certification — all must be in hand at time of profile submission; certifications will not be pended
• Willingness to float to any Medical Surgical unit
• Personal vehicle required for this assignment
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Meditech Expanse electronic health record system highly preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience in a Medical Surgical/Telemetry setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a nationally recognized teaching hospital that has received top patient safety ratings and clinical excellence awards
• Gain experience in a full-continuum medical center offering a broad range of specialties, including orthopedics, neurology, cardiac care, and more

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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