RN: Telemetry
- Cambridge, MA, United States
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Job Description:
Join an acute-care team in Cambridge as a travel Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse. This 13-week assignment features rotating 12-hour shifts caring for patients with conditions including COPD, diabetes, CHF, sepsis, pneumonia, and alcohol-related diagnoses. You will administer medications and treatments such as antibiotics, anticoagulants, blood products, Lasix, and amiodarone; monitor telemetry patients; and use equipment including Pyxis, Zebra scanners, bladder scanners, and Dopplers. Floating is required, block scheduling is not available, and you will work every other major holiday. Orientation includes hospital training followed by two precepted shifts on the unit. First-time travelers are welcome.
Weather:
Expect cool, crisp conditions with a mix of cloudy skies, occasional rain, and some bright, comfortable days. Layered clothing and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
- Harvard Square: Browse independent shops, cafés, bookstores, and historic campus surroundings.
- Charles River Esplanade: Walk, bike, or enjoy scenic waterfront views.
- Boston Day Trip: Explore museums, historic neighborhoods, waterfront attractions, and local dining.
- Salem Day Trip: Visit historic sites, museums, shops, and waterfront streets.
- MIT Museum: Discover interactive exhibits focused on science, technology, and innovation.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Cambridge, Massachusetts Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts Duration: 13 weeks Weekly Hours: 36
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Skills
- Acute care
- RN
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