Registered Nurse, ICU, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 129,000; Part time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) seeks a Registered Nurse for their ICU in Boston on a per diem schedule. The role involves delivering comprehensive nursing care in a 38-bed ICU, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring high-quality, patient-centered outcomes.

Strong communication and documentation skills are essential. Required are a nursing diploma/ASN/BSN, MA RN licensure, BLS, and ICU/med-surg experience; ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ASN/BSN in nursing is required or preferred.
• Active MA RN licensure is required.
• BLS certification is required; ACLS preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the ICU unit, including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient education.
• Communicate with health care team members, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to interdisciplinary colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records and enter data in the EHR.
• Follow BMCHS nursing department guidelines and policies.
• Assist leadership with quality improvement projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Physical ability

Computer literacy

Bilingual preferred

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ASN/BSN)

Job description

At Boston Medical Center - Brighton, our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC Brighton nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our community.

As a Registered Nurse (RN) in our 38-bed (28+10) multi-specialty Intensive Care Unit (ICU), you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional, patient-centered care. Supported by a collaborative and dedicated nursing team, you will have the opportunity to provide the highest quality care to your patients, ensuring they receive the attention and expertise they deserve. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that empowers our nurses to thrive in their roles and make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes.

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: ICU

Schedule: Per Diem

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Deliver nursing care in the ICU unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMCHS nursing department
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate required
• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required

Experience

• 2 years of RN experience required in a med/surg setting
• ICU experience preferred

Knowledge And Skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus

Compensation Range

$39.80- $93.69

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans