Registered Nurse, Surgical Stepdown, 36 Hours (Perm Nights / Rotating Weekends)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its Surgical Stepdown unit in Boston. This is a 36-hour permanent night/rotating-weekend position that requires an active Massachusetts RN license. The role includes nursing care delivery, patient communication, and care coordination.

Benefits include competitive pay, self-scheduling, relocation assistance, and a focus on professional development. BMC emphasizes a supportive environment with programs for training and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of RN experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Critical Care unit.
• Communicate with health-care team members, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care activities.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer proficiency

Fluency in another language

Education

Active Massachusetts RN license

Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)

Job description

Overview

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), a Magnet recognized organization, we are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Surgical Stepdown (Critical Care/3W Intermediate Care Unit). This 36 hour position is a permanent night/rotating-weekend schedule on a 38-bed unit that cares for intermediate level surgical patients, including trauma, vascular, neurosurgery, transplant, and cardiothoracic cases.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Critical Care unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and patient education.
• Communicate with health-care team members, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records and enter computerized data.
• Follow BMC nursing guidelines and policies.
• Assist leadership in quality improvement projects as needed.

Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license, or ability to obtain one.
• 1+ year of RN experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications (ACLS required for certain units).
• Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred); ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty certification for certain practice areas.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Fluency in another language is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (base range $38.05–$75.33).
• Staff self-scheduling and 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.

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please email [e-mail] or call 617-638-8582.

BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program; all prospective employees must complete a background check before starting employment. All staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu and to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.