Registered Nurse - Surgical Step Down - (36hr Nights)

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LCG Boston is looking to fill a permanent RN position for the Surgical Step Down Unit for a large Boston, MA hospital. We are happy to share location and salary information with interested candidates.

Schedule : 36 hours - Permanent nights w / Every Other Weekend

Must-Haves :

• MA RN license
• One year RN experience
• Must be willing to work permanent nights with every other weekend (36hrs / week)

Nice-To-Haves :

• More than 2 years of experience
• Recent Step down, med surg, or ICU experience
• Willing to consider someone with extensive acute rehab experience

Education :

Graduate of a nursing degree program; BSN preferred. Will be required to enroll in a (BSN) program by the end of the 1st year of employment and receive BSN by the end of the semester in which the 4-year anniversary of employment at the hospital occurs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations required :

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.

Knowledge and skills :

• 1+ year of RN experience required.
• Current basic cardiac life support certification.
• Basic computer proficiency is inclusive of the ability to access, enter and interpret computerized data / information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various health care team members, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and / or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enters total therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
• Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities following practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate, and personnel issues.

JOB BENEFITS :

• Competitive pay
• Staff self-scheduling
• Weekend shift differentials
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Access to a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across the Health System

Job Type : Full-time

Work Location : In person

About Legacy Care Group :

Since our inception in 2019, Legacy Care Group, a nurse-led organization based in Massachusetts, has become a leader in Nurse Staffing Solutions and community-based healthcare operations, distinguished by our highly personalized and collaborative approach.

Our expertise has allowed us to fulfill some of the largest emergent staffing requests in the state, amassing thousands of local nurse contacts and establishing ourselves as a vital resource for healthcare institutions.

We pride ourselves on our ability to work closely with major organizations in the Boston area, delivering both emergent and non-emergent healthcare staffing needs with precision and care.

We work with the top health care organizations in the region and offer a diverse range of high-paying placement opportunities.

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