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Hospital Sitter / Patient Observer – 13-Week Travel Assignment in Springfield, MA

Join an inpatient hospital team as a Hospital Sitter or Patient Observer in Springfield, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel healthcare assignment provides essential, non-clinical patient support through close observation, safety monitoring, and communication with nursing staff. The role is ideal for professionals with direct patient care experience who are committed to protecting patients in medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, and behavioral health settings. Springfield offers a welcoming New England setting with historic character, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the scenic Pioneer Valley.

Hospital Sitter Job Details

• Specialty: Hospital Sitter / Patient Observer / Patient Safety Sitter
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient hospital units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care areas
• Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 – February 2, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• On-Call: Not required
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $600–$710
• Openings: 6

Patient Observer Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience
• Prior hospital or inpatient experience preferred
• Experience providing non-clinical patient support in a fast-paced healthcare environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
• Patient Observation Technician certification preferred or required according to assignment guidelines
• Ability to remain attentive and maintain continuous visual observation throughout the shift
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under the direction of nursing and unit leadership

Hospital Sitter Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, close patient observation to promote safety and help prevent injury
• Remain within arm’s length of assigned patients when required
• Monitor patients who may be confused, agitated, at risk of falling, or experiencing suicidal ideation or other behavioral health concerns
• Monitor up to two patients when appropriate; provide dedicated 1:1 observation for patients requiring suicide precautions
• Assist with activities of daily living within role scope, including toileting, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation support
• Answer call bells and promptly communicate patient needs, changes in behavior, or safety concerns to nursing staff
• Follow unit safety procedures, patient observation protocols, and directions from nursing and unit leadership
• Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe patient environment

Apply now for this Hospital Sitter travel assignment and join a dedicated inpatient healthcare team in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.