RN Per Diem

You can earn a wage of up to $62 an hour as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Peabody, Ma., the Salem area, and throughout the region, with the flexibility to live life on your own terms. Many employers talk about work-life balance, but IntelyCare embraces the concept by giving nursing professionals the freedom to choose their own shifts at any of our partner facilities, with the added stability of W2 employment.

What would you do with a truly flexible schedule? Perhaps you'd like to spend a summer day with your kids at the North Shore Children's Museum, or stroll along the Devils Dishfull Pond and enjoy one of the neighborhood's prized eateries. Ready for a career that fits your whole life? See what else we bring to the table and consider joining our team of nursing professionals today.

Benefits

  • RN hourly rate: $50 to $62
  • Rates that are up to 25% higher on average
  • Weekly and daily pay options
  • Opportunities for overtime and boosted rates for holidays
  • Ability to quickly search for shifts in all states where you're authorized to practice
  • Your choice of a wide range of shifts at any of our partner facilities — including weekday/weekend shifts, day/evening/overnight shifts, and more
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (includes qualifying family members)
  • Employer tax withholding
  • Eligibility for 401k retirement plan
  • Opportunities to upskill with a dedicated staff of quality assurance nursing professionals
  • Undergraduate and graduate tuition discounts (up to 34%) at Excelsior University
  • Workers' comp coverage and malpractice insurance (employer paid)
  • All-in-one app to easily manage your shifts and workplace perks like free continuing education courses

At IntelyCare we don't just offer a great job, but also a supportive community that will help you meet your personal and professional goals. Want to know what that feels like? Here's how some of your colleagues have described their IntelyCare experience:

"I have worked with other agencies in the past, so I am very familiar with agency employment. IntelyCare has been the best one so far because the app is easy to use, I have constant support from my team, and the pay is better."

"Thanks to this job, I can plan things with my family and homeschool my children with no stress. It has also allowed me to afford my expenses and provide for my family."

"This job has so much more to offer than decent pay. The flexibility and large choice of facilities to work for is amazing. I am a single mom, and I hated missing out on sports events, holidays, and special moments due to regular schedules. IntelyCare has made it possible for me to enjoy my life, kids, and career."

"IntelyCare is amazing in every way! They are very supportive — the customer service agents are there for you 24/7. It makes it so much easier walking into your shift knowing that your job has your back like that."

Job Responsibilities

  • Delivering high quality, resident-centered care while working as a RN in post-acute facilities
  • Coordinating with the broader care team to shape personalized care plans for residents
  • Communicating various care options with medical staff, residents, and their family members
  • Taking and monitoring vital signs and drawing fluids as needed for lab work
  • Delivering medications and administering treatments to residents
  • Documenting vital signs, nursing interventions and responses, medical histories, and other relevant information in resident records
  • Ensuring the effective use of medical equipment and devices
  • Assisting staff members with incident investigations
  • Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards of care
  • Training nursing professionals and support staff as needed consistent with scope of practice requirements
  • Being accountable to follow and adhere to resident care plans

Qualifications and Skills

  • Current Massachusetts state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Graduation from an approved nursing program
  • At least 6 months of experience (RN or related role)
  • Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
  • Advanced organizational and communication skills

Find Real Work-Life Balance With IntelyCare

If you're ready to finally have a career and a full life to go with it, then your search for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs brought you to the right place. Take the next step in your career — and your life — by applying to the team ranked #1 in quality today.

COVID-19 Considerations: COVID-19 vaccination requirements vary by state.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Location: Peabody, Massachusetts 01960

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