Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Start Date: 03-23-2026
End Date: 06-22-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating shifts including evenings and nights; 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM (Night), and 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12-hour) — varied days including weekends (schedule may include weekends and variable days)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on Medical-Surgical and Telemetry units
- Monitor and interpret telemetry rhythms and respond quickly to dysrhythmias
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Perform thorough assessments, document accurately in Meditech Expanse if available, and ensure continuity of care
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge plans with empathy and clarity
- Prioritize patient safety and infection control practices while supporting a positive patient experience
- Float to other units as needed to meet patient care demands with flexibility and professionalism
- Participate in unit orientation and mandatory trainings to maintain competency
Qualifications
- Active Massachusetts RN license in-hand and ready to upload
- Minimum 2 years recent Medical-Surgical experience (required)
- Telemetry experience required
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications in-hand
- NIHSS certification required and must be uploaded with profile
- Basic Dysrhythmia course completion strongly required
- Willingness to float between units as staffing needs require
- Must have own vehicle for this assignment
- Traveler requirements: include permanent address, provide two specific interview dates/times (no "anytime"), and list any requested time off at submission
- Agency partners: MA Temporary Nursing Service Agency License must be included with submissions
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition skills
- Solid Med-Surg assessment and patient prioritization abilities
- Proficient clinical documentation and charting practices; Meditech Expanse experience highly preferred
- Safe medication administration and IV/dressing skills
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and critical thinking under pressure
- Familiarity with stroke scales (NIHSS) and acute care protocols
Benefits
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical skills
- Licensure assistance reminders and guidance to keep you compliant
- Paid orientation so you can hit the floor confidently
- Opportunities to build Telemetry and Med-Surg experience at a respected regional medical center
- Work-life balance encouragement with clear scheduling rules and required time-off disclosure
- Professional growth working alongside specialties like neurology and cardiac rehab
- Access to a full continuum of hospital services and a learning environment
- A friendly community atmosphere in the Berkshires to explore on days off
Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA
Explore the beautiful Berkshires on your days off: hike Mount Greylock for sweeping views, visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in nearby Stockbridge, enjoy art at MASS MoCA in North Adams, catch live performances at Tanglewood or regional theaters, ski or mountain bike at Jiminy Peak or Butternut, and relax by scenic lakes like Onota. Pittsfield offers a charming downtown with cafes, local eateries, and a welcoming community—perfect for weekend adventures.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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