Travel
Med Surg
Gardner, MA
Telemetry Nurse – Night Shift
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Telemetry Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment on the night shift. You'll provide direct patient care to acute telemetry patients, with emphasis on cardiac monitoring, assessment, and intervention.
Shift & Schedule
- Hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (12-hour shifts)
- Days: Every other weekend and holiday
- Contract: 13 weeks
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care aligned with facility standards and protocols.
- Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms; initiate appropriate interventions per physician orders.
- Assess and manage patient pain, documenting effectiveness and communicating with the care team.
- Administer medications and intravenous therapy safely and accurately.
- Educate patients and families on discharge planning, incorporating support systems and resources.
- Recognize and respond to acute changes in patient status, including chest pain or cardiac symptoms.
- Participate in multidisciplinary rounds and handoff communication.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of all patient data and interventions.
- Set up and troubleshoot patient equipment (feeding pumps, chest tubes, drains, etc.).
- Proactively identify and report risks to patient safety.
Required Qualifications
- Current Massachusetts RN License
- ACLS certification required upon hire
- Minimum 2 years of acute telemetry experience
- 1 year of med-surge experience preferred
- Graduation from an accredited nursing program
- MOAB class required within 60 days of hire
Start Date
December 7, 2026