Location & Practice Overview

This role is located on the Wesson 4 unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wesson 4 is a 36-bed inpatient medical telemetry floor equipped with 24 telemetry monitors and operates within an academic medical center setting.

Facility Baystate Medical Center
Unit Wesson 4
Unit Capacity 36 beds, 24 telemetry monitors
Care Setting Inpatient hospital unit
City / State Springfield, Massachusetts

Responsibilities

  • Assess adult medical inpatients and deliver ordered nursing care throughout the shift.
  • Monitor continuous cardiac telemetry data and escalate rhythm or clinical changes according to unit protocols.
  • Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record.
  • Coordinate daily care with the interdisciplinary team, including the Physician Medical Director and medical residents.

Daily work centers on direct patient care, vigilant observation, accurate documentation, and timely communication with the care team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Applicants must meet the following licensure, certification, experience, and education criteria.

Licensure
Active Registered Nurse license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Certification
Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR (BLS)
Experience
Minimum one year of RN experience
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing (AND) required; BSN preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay is published as a grade range. Sign-on bonuses apply only to eligible external hires. Benefits include standard insurance and retirement options plus selected wellbeing supports.

  • Hourly range: $41.82 (minimum) – $54.06 (midpoint) – $66.30 (maximum)
  • Sign-on bonus available to external hires only (former employees eligible after one year of separation)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 403(b) retirement plan with company match and annual contribution based on years of service
  • Certification and continuing-education reimbursement; life insurance
  • Wellbeing reimbursements (gym membership, personal trainer, massage) and access to free money-coach advice

Schedule & Work Environment

Status Full-time
Shift Hours 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Weekends Every other weekend
Holidays Rotating holidays
Work Location On-site at Baystate Medical Center

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Nurses care for adult medical inpatients whose clinical status requires continuous cardiac monitoring on an acute hospital unit.

Age Group Adults
Patient Type Medical inpatients needing telemetry
Acuity Acute inpatient level
Setting Hospital-based medical telemetry unit

Clinical Focus & Key Services

Clinical work centers on continuous cardiac observation and medical nursing care for patients whose conditions require ongoing electrocardiographic surveillance.

Core Service Continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring
Nursing Focus Acute medical inpatient care
Clinical Priority Recognition and timely escalation of rhythm or status changes

Role Highlights

Distinct features of the Wesson 4 position include structured collaboration and opportunities for unit-level involvement beyond routine bedside care.

  • Teaching unit that regularly hosts medical residents and nursing students
  • Close working partnership with a dedicated Physician Medical Director
  • Opportunity to participate in nurse-driven change projects on the unit

About Baystate Health

Baystate Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare system headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts. Its flagship hospital, Baystate Medical Center, is an independent academic medical center and a teaching site of the UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate. Baystate Medical Center holds Magnet recognition for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Organization Type Not-for-profit integrated health system
Flagship Facility Baystate Medical Center, Springfield
Academic Role Teaching site of UMass Chan Medical School – Baystate
Nursing Designation Magnet-recognized hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this role open to new graduate nurses?
No. A minimum of one year of RN experience is required. Separate nurse-resident positions exist within the health system for new graduates.
Is a BSN required?
An Associate Degree in Nursing meets the educational requirement. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred but not mandatory.
Who is eligible for the sign-on bonus?
Sign-on bonuses are paid only to external hires. Internal transfers are not eligible. Former employees become eligible again after one full year of separation from Baystate Health.
Will I regularly work with residents and nursing students?
Yes. Wesson 4 is a teaching unit for medical residents and nursing students, so clinical teaching interactions occur as part of the unit environment.
Does the posting list a specific nurse-to-patient ratio?
The posting notes “great nursing ratios” and optimal support but does not publish a numerical ratio. Candidates should ask about current staffing during the interview.

Registered Nurse – Medical Telemetry in Springfield, MA

The Registered Nurse position at Baystate Medical Center offers an experienced RN an opportunity to work in an acute-care medical telemetry environment in Springfield, Massachusetts. Wesson 4 combines bedside nursing with continuous cardiac monitoring and coordination across the clinical team. Applicants should review the unit’s patient-care responsibilities, overnight schedule, Massachusetts licensure requirement, and minimum one year of RN experience before deciding whether the position matches their background. The published hourly range is $41.82–$66.30, with actual compensation determined by relevant qualifications and experience. Candidates should confirm shift timing and sign-on bonus eligibility with the employer.

Is This Medical Telemetry RN Position Right for You?

This opportunity may suit registered nurses who have completed at least one year of RN practice and want to work in a hospital-based medical telemetry setting. Before applying, consider your experience with acute-care patients, confidence in recognizing changes that require prompt clinical escalation, and readiness for overnight work with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Applicants should also verify that their Massachusetts RN license, required CPR certification, and nursing education meet the employer’s criteria. Candidates comparing positions should clarify staffing arrangements, orientation support, shift length, and bonus eligibility directly with the recruitment team.

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