Posted 10/09/2026 · Job #527620
Hospital | CNA | 13–Week Travel – Salem, Massachusetts
Job Description
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Medical-Surgical Hospital Travel Contract in Salem, MA
Start your next CNA travel contract in Salem, Massachusetts, providing compassionate, hands-on care on a 32-bed orthopedic and neuro medical-surgical unit. This hospital CNA opportunity supports a diverse patient population, including elective orthopedic and neurosurgical patients, individuals recovering from fractures, and medical overflow patients. Salem offers a vibrant coastal setting with historic character, a walkable downtown, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.
CNA Travel Contract Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $910-$980
- Location: Salem, Massachusetts
- Healthcare Setting: Hospital orthopedic and neuro medical-surgical unit
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 15, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Shift Schedule: 12-hour shifts with rotating days, evenings, and nights; every other weekend required
- Electronic Medical Record: EPIC
Certified Nursing Assistant Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent Certified Nursing Assistant experience in a hospital or medical-surgical setting
- Current Massachusetts CNA license or certification
- Current AHA BLS certification
- Experience supporting orthopedic, neurological, and general medical-surgical patients preferred
- Familiarity with cardiac telemetry, high-flow oxygen, and post-procedure precautions, with the ability to promptly report changes to licensed staff
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and patient-safety skills
Medical-Surgical CNA Responsibilities
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, grooming, toileting, dressing, feeding, and repositioning
- Support safe transfers, ambulation, mobility, and fall-prevention practices for orthopedic and neurological patients
- Obtain and document vital signs, intake and output, weights, and other assigned observations
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to the RN or appropriate care team member
- Provide compassionate support to patients recovering from surgery, fractures, neurological conditions, and other medical diagnoses
- Assist with admissions, discharges, transport, room organization, and maintaining a clean and safe care environment
- Document assigned care accurately in EPIC and follow infection-prevention and unit safety standards
- Collaborate with nurses and the interdisciplinary team to promote high-quality, patient-centered care
Apply now for this Certified Nursing Assistant travel contract and join a hospital healthcare team in Salem, Massachusetts.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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