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.
A contract opportunity is available for an experienced registered nurse specializing in stepdown care within an acute surgical setting. This role involves providing high-acuity nursing care for post-operative patients requiring intermediate monitoring and intervention. The position operates primarily on 12-hour night shifts totaling 36 hours per week on a schedule of every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) coverage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialized nursing care to patients transferred from PACU or SICU, including those recovering from cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant procedures.
- Independently read, interpret, and respond to telemetry rhythm strips.
- Administer medications using automated dispensing systems.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes on a 38-bed unit.
- Maintain patient ratios averaging 1:3 to 1:5 depending on patient acuity.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years recent acute care nursing experience.
- Proven surgical stepdown unit expertise is mandatory.
- Previous experience in IMCU or surgical stepdown environments.
- Successful completion of telemetry testing and critical care medication testing on day one.
- Experience across tertiary care facilities preferred.
- Completion of more than one prior travel assignment preferred.
Location Overview:Cambridge, Massachusetts, offers a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment rich in history and culture. Known for its prestigious educational institutions and a variety of dining, shopping, and entertainment options, Cambridge provides a dynamic urban living experience with easy access to public transportation and nearby metropolitan amenities.
This assignment is ideal for RNs comfortable with complex patient care demands in a fast-paced clinical setting. Candidates should be adaptable and ready to contribute their expertise as part of a collaborative healthcare team. Submit an application today to advance your nursing career in this specialized stepdown role.
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.