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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Springfield, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$65.97
Weekly
$2,375
Yearly (full-time)
$123,500
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 26, 2026

This job pays about $65.97/hour — 31% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel Registered Nurse – Med/Surg Telemetry Nights in Springfield, Massachusetts

Apply now for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse contract on a 24-bed medical-surgical telemetry unit in Springfield, MA. Join a collaborative night-shift nursing team caring for diverse inpatient patients in a supportive Massachusetts healthcare setting.

This medical telemetry unit cares for patients requiring isolation precautions, those with respiratory illnesses, longer-stay patients, geriatric patients, and individuals living with dementia. Registered Nurses with strong cardiac telemetry knowledge, long-term care experience, a positive attitude, and a team-focused approach will thrive in this travel nursing opportunity.

Located in western Massachusetts, Springfield offers a welcoming urban environment with cultural attractions, historic sites, accessible outdoor recreation, and convenient connections throughout the region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Medical/Surgical Telemetry Nursing
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
  • Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,440
  • Start Date: October 26, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 24, 2027
  • Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 36 hours per week
  • Shift Hours: Approximately 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
  • Additional Scheduling: Weekends and holidays are included
  • Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 to 1:6/7
  • Work Setting: On-site, 24-bed inpatient medical telemetry unit

Travel Registered Nurse Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent Registered Nurse experience in a medical-surgical, telemetry, long-term care, or comparable inpatient setting
  • Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
  • American Red Cross CPR certification
  • Working knowledge of cardiac telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition
  • Ability to care for patients requiring isolation precautions and respiratory illness management
  • Strong communication, teamwork, adaptability, and a positive professional attitude
  • Availability to work 12-hour night shifts, weekends, and holidays

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical telemetry patients throughout the night shift
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and communicate concerns promptly
  • Care for geriatric patients, patients with dementia, longer-stay patients, and those with respiratory or isolation needs
  • Perform nursing assessments, administer medications and treatments, and document patient progress accurately
  • Coordinate care with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
  • Prioritize care effectively while managing an assignment of approximately five to six or seven patients
  • Contribute to a respectful, collaborative unit culture through dependable teamwork and professional communication

Apply now to join this Massachusetts travel nursing team as a Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse in Springfield.

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.

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