Registered Nurse, MedSurg Float Pool, 24 Hours (Night / Every Third Weekend)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Staff self-scheduling

Weekend shift differentials

Job summary

Boston Medical Center invites passionate Registered Nurses to join the Med/Surg Float Pool. You will support medical/surgical and IMCU patients, including pediatric over 15, with a 24 hour night schedule and every third weekend.

The role emphasizes versatile clinical practice, teamwork, and ongoing professional growth. The Float Pool offers comprehensive benefits, tuition assistance, and a supportive environment focused on quality care and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a registered nurse in MA.
• BLS certification required; ACLS in certain units.
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred).
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in Medical Surgical units and IMCU.
• Assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, evaluate, and educate patients.
• Communicate with healthcare team, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records and data.
• Follow BMC nursing guidelines and participate in quality improvement.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

BSN preferred

BSN within 4 years

Multilingual (optional)

Education

Diploma/ASN/BSN

Job description

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC nurse.

Position

Registered Nurse

Location

MedSurg Float Pool

Schedule

24 Hours (Night / Every Third Weekend)

About the Department

The Med/Surge Float RNs provide 24/7 clinical excellence for med/surge and IMCU areas. The team consists of approximately 60 RN staff with diverse clinical expertise. Nurses must be flexible and versatile. They enjoy the challenge of the variety of experiences that the float pool provides. Float pool nurses care for medical and surgical adult and pediatric (over 15) populations as well as the IMCU patient population after specialized classes and training, and Patients in the Observation unit. Float pool nurses rise to the challenge of opening and staffing surge units when necessary. Working in the float pool hones your med-surge skills and provides a clinical overview of BMC that is unparalleled in any other med/surge area.

Position Summary

As an RN in the Medical Surgical, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, 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 BMC’s nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

Job Requirements

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Staff self-scheduling
• Weekend shift differentials
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
• Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Compensation

Medical Surgical Compensation Range: $38.05- $75.33

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.

Equal Opportunity and Other Policies

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work.

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all.