Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Tele Job

Healthforce; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel assignment on a Med Surg Tele unit in Burlington, MA. This 13-week assignment begins 11/23/2026, with 72 guaranteed hours biweekly and weekly pay between $2,589 and $2,784. Shifts are 12-hour nights with rotating days and nights.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, and ED/PACU float as needed within four-hour blocks. Onboarding tests are required on day one.

Qualifications

• RN degree from an accredited program
• Active Massachusetts RN license
• BLS for Healthcare Providers required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on Med Surg Tele unit per RN scope.
• Monitor telemetry, administer medications and IV therapy, document in EMR.
• Participate in care and discharge planning with interdisciplinary teams; ensure patient safety.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

EPIC EMR experience

Direct patient care

Education

RN degree from accredited program

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg Tele, Burlington, MA, United States. Travel - temporary assignment beginning 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,589 to $2,784. Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. This role takes place in a hospital setting and requires EPIC electronic medical record experience and a strong med-surg telemetry background. Weekly start dates occur on Mondays, with 12-hour rotating shifts in four-week blocks.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,589–$2,784 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, rotating days/nights
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Setting: hospital-based Med Surg Tele unit
• Rotation schedule: 4-week blocks (days to nights)
• Onboarding and testing: day-one pass/fail testing; Relias training resources available

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Med Surg Tele unit, delivering safe, patient-centered nursing care per RN scope.
• Monitor telemetry, administer medications, manage IV therapy, and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in care planning, discharge planning, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Rotate between day and night shifts in 4-week blocks and perform unit-to-unit float as needed (ED holds, inpatient holds, PACU, and other boarding units) in limited four-hour blocks.
• Maintain patient safety and adherence to unit protocols, including patient ratios (1:4 to 1:6) and escalation of changes in patient condition.
• Adhere to shift expectations, including weekends on a rotating schedule, and comply with policy regarding time off during the assignment.

Requirements

• Education: RN degree from an accredited program; registered in good standing to practice in Massachusetts.
• Licenses: Active Massachusetts RN license.
• Certifications: BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association) required.
• Experience: Med-surg Tele nursing experience; epic EMR experience required.
• Additional: ACLS-AHA and NIHSS are preferred; level 1 trauma experience preferred (if no prior travel, this trauma experience will be required); ability to work in a hospital setting and to float to related units as described.
• Onboarding: Day-one onboarding assessments and testing; ability to comply with rotating schedule, including nights and every-other-weekend duties.

Benefits and Support

• Assignment-focused clinical support and responsive recruiter assistance
• Access to Relias practice tests and related training resources
• Ongoing assignment support and guidance throughout the contract
• Structured onboarding process with timely communication and scheduling support

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.