Registered Nurse, RN - Medical 3 Step Down Unit

Tufts Medicine has a Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides MelroseWakefield Hospital nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations.

Unit Summary :

28 Bed Telemetry Unit.

This unit cares primarily for cardiac patients in need of cardiac catheterizations, post STEMI / angioplasty, NSTEMI, post pacemaker insertion, CHF, Atrial Fibrillation, and other cardiac arrhythmias, along with hyper / hypotensive patients not meeting ICU admission criteria.

Neurological, renal, GI and patients withdrawing from substance abuse are also placed on this floor.

Patients can be on high flow oxygen, continuous bipap, with continuous oxygen saturation monitoring.

Patients transferring out of ICU are often cared for on this floor as well.

The nurse patient ratio is less than on the med / surg floors, allowing for patient to be more closely monitored.

Qualifications :

RN Massachusettslicense required

Associates required

Current BLS certification

ACLS preferred but not required

Tele experience preferred

Hours : 36 hours / week, Night Shift, Every third weekend

What We Offer :

Clinical Advancement Programwhich provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards

Competitive salaries & benefits

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free on-campus parking

About MelroseWakefield Hospital :

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind : the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare's commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.

About Tufts Medicine

A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system - we're a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you'll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family's well-being.

Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

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