RN, Surgical Unit - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ellison 7, a 36-bed adult inpatient trauma and surgical unit. The role involves rotating day/night shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and a strong focus on education through our Dedicated Education Unit partnership with nursing schools.

You will provide individualized nursing care, monitor patients, administer medications, and collaborate with the healthcare team to evaluate and adjust care plans for patients

Qualifications

• One year RN experience required.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• RN license MA required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and detailed reports.
• Administer medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Record vital signs and clinical information.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate with team to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses.

Skills

RN experience

Nursing care

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Education

ADN

BSN preferred

RN license MA

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

36 hours, day/night rotation with weekend and holiday requirements

Join Ellison 7, a dynamic 36-bed adult inpatient trauma and surgical unit where nurses provide highly specialized care to patients recovering from complex trauma events and a wide range of surgical procedures, including abdominal and oncology surgeries. Ellison 7 offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment that fosters professional growth, innovation, and clinical excellence. As a Dedicated Education Unit, we are deeply committed to learning and mentorship, partnering with nursing schools throughout Boston and providing staff the opportunity to play an active role in educating the next generation of nurses. This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who are passionate about advancing their skills, contributing to a culture of learning, and making a meaningful impact on patients during some of their most critical moments of recovery.

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits to eligible employees which include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Summary

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions

Qualifications

• BSN strongly preferred
• a minimum of one year of RN experience is required

Education

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

• No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse RN - MA License

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade

GHCARN055

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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