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Position overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Graduate Resident Nurse for a Medical Surgical Telemetry unit in Burlington, MA (36 hours, day/night rotation). This role is part of a Nurse Residency program and provides supervised, hands-on patient care while you develop clinical skills and unit-specific competencies.

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What You’ll Do

The Graduate Resident Nurse will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and a Nurse Leader to deliver safe, compassionate patient care in a medical–surgical telemetry setting.

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and unit-specific competencies
• Participate in a structured Nurse Residency Program during your first year
• Work 12-hour shifts in a day/night rotation (36 hours per pay period schedule)
• Support patient assessments, documentation, medication administration (per policy), and basic clinical procedures within your scope
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete required training, evaluations, and competency checks as scheduled by Nurse Leadership
• Participate in every-other-weekend and holiday rotation commitments

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Minimum qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited 2–4 year School of Nursing (BSN preferred)
• Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration — OR graduating nursing students must provide NCLEX registration documentation when eligible
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or obtain as required)
• Demonstrated critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills
• Basic computer proficiency and ability to navigate web-based applications
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. with frequent lifting/carrying of items up to 25 lbs.
• 0–1 year of related work experience (entry-level/new graduate)

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Preferred

• BSN degree
• Clinical exposure to medical–surgical or telemetry care during education or clinical rotations
• Experience working with electronic health records

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Schedule & Compensation

• Full-time, non-exempt
• 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation; 36 hours per schedule cycle
• Every-other-weekend and holiday rotation required
• Base pay: $37.00 per hour (listed range: $37.00–$37.00). Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, shift differentials, and other applicable pay practices.

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Workplace requirements & important policies

• Onsite role in Burlington, MA — not a telecommute position
• Confidential Client, as a health care organization, requires influenza (flu) vaccination as a condition of employment. COVID-19 vaccination requirements may apply per client policy and applicable law.
• Employment is contingent on verification of licensure, certifications, and any required background checks or health screenings.

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Why apply

This is an excellent role for new nursing graduates seeking a supported transition to clinical practice through a Nurse Residency program, with hands-on experience in a medical–surgical telemetry environment and structured mentorship from Nurse Leadership.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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