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Hospital Sitter / Patient Safety Observer – Travel Contract in Springfield, MA

Seeking a compassionate Hospital Sitter or Patient Safety Observer for a 13-week inpatient hospital contract in Springfield, Massachusetts. Support patient safety through continuous observation, close supervision, and non-clinical patient care across medical-surgical, telemetry, and intensive care units.

This essential healthcare support role is ideal for an attentive, calm, and engaged professional with direct patient care experience. Springfield offers an accessible urban setting in the scenic Pioneer Valley, with convenient access to cultural attractions, restaurants, parks, and outdoor activities.

Travel Healthcare Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $600–$710
• Job Type: 13-week travel contract
• Contract Dates: November 2, 2026 – February 2, 2027
• Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital inpatient units, including medical-surgical, telemetry, and ICU areas
• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week; approximately 36 hours per week
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Call Requirement: None
• Openings: 6

Hospital Sitter Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of direct patient care experience
• Prior hospital or inpatient healthcare experience preferred
• Experience providing non-clinical patient support in a fast-paced hospital environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Patient Observation Technician certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required
• Patient Care Assistant (PCA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification preferred
• Ability to remain within arm’s length of assigned patients and maintain continuous visual observation
• Strong communication, situational awareness, patience, and commitment to patient dignity and safety

Patient Safety Observer Responsibilities

• Provide continuous patient observation for individuals requiring one-to-one or close supervision
• Monitor patients for changes in behavior, condition, or safety risk and promptly report concerns to nursing staff
• Maintain visual observation and remain within arm’s length of assigned patients at all times
• Support patients who may be confused, agitated, at risk of falling, experiencing behavioral health concerns, or requiring suicide precautions
• Observe up to two patients when appropriate; provide one-to-one observation for patients requiring suicide precautions
• Assist with activities of daily living as directed, including toileting, feeding, repositioning, and ambulation support
• Answer call bells and help patients communicate their needs to the care team
• Promote a clean, orderly, and safe patient environment
• Follow unit policies, safety procedures, and instructions from nursing and unit leadership

Apply now to join a hospital care team as a Hospital Sitter or Patient Safety Observer 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.