Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (RN) Position
Location
Plymouth Hospital
Position Details
Contract guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly on all assignments - guaranteed hours exclude any on-call time worked.
Shift
4 shifts per week, 10 hours each, from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Certifications and Licenses
- Current Massachusetts RN license required at time of submission.
- Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications must be included in the application packet.
- Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only).
Experience
Minimum of 2 years recent pre-operative experience required.
Testing and Onboarding
- Pass/fail ECG/Telemetry and Medications tests during onboarding.
- Tests include Dysrhythmia (20 questions) and Medication (20 questions), administered via Zoom Protector meeting prior to assignment.
- RN candidates must complete testing within 48 hours of confirmation.
- Passing score is 85%; no retakes or remediation allowed.
- Preparation is strongly recommended using the provided study guide with tips and answers.
Work Requirements
- Time off exceeding 4 days will not be approved.
- Weekend and holiday shifts are required.
- On-call duties include one 24-hour weekend shift per month and three night calls per month (11:00 PM to 7:00 AM), based on department needs.
- 30-minute response time required when on call.
- Local travelers residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted.
Additional Notes
- All requests for time off must be submitted at the time of application.
- Applicants who have worked at this health system as travel, permanent, or per diem staff within the last 6 months are not eligible; a 6-month separation is required.
- Biweekly orientation sessions are conducted.
- Applicants must provide available dates and times for interview at submission.