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Registered Nurse

Heywood Hospital

Gardner, Massachusetts

$39.58–$78.93/hr

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What the posting states

Base pay: $39.58–$78.93/hr

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Telemetry RN position at Heywood Hospital providing competent and caring nursing skills. Responsibilities include assessment, interpretation of physiologic elements, development of nursing plan of care, patient education, communication with physicians, cardiac rhythm interpretation, IV drip titration, medication administration, pain management, surgical patient care, and participation in multi-disciplinary rounds.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
MOAB class required within 60 days of hire
1 year med-surge experience preferred
Previous telemetry experience preferred
Current MA RN License
ACLS upon hire OR must hold an active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire
BLS Certification
ACLS Certification

Benefits

Competitive wages
Great benefits
Generous earned time off
Professional development support

About the employer

Heywood Hospital

Hospital

You are looking at Heywood Hospital in Gardner, Massachusetts 01440. What we can stand behind today is mostly the place itself: a hospital job in a smaller Massachusetts city, not a thick packet of unit ratios, pay bands, or residency…

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What reviewers appreciate

Hospital role located in Gardner, MA
Concrete street-level location context (Gardner, Massachusetts 01440)
Another local employer (Venture Community Services Inc) is visible for side-by-side comparison

What reviewers flag

No usable pay data from our postings or web-stated figures
New-grad residency, tuition support, loan help, and career ladder not documented in available facts
Scheduling, float policy, EHR, and union status unknown in available facts

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Living in Gardner, MA

Gardner, nicknamed the 'Chair City' for its furniture-making heritage, offers a quiet small-town setting amid the rolling wooded hills of north-central Massachusetts. It's a practical pick for RNs who value a slower pace while staying within reach of Worcester's medical corridor.

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State price level · Massachusetts: 105.8; 6% above the national average
Median gross rent: $1,109/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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