Virtual Registered Nurse, Home Hospital

Mass General Brigham • Somerville, MA

1d • $40 - $78 • Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Join the Future of Acute Care—From Our State-of-the-Art Virtual Command Center Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital is transforming acute care by bringing hospital-level services directly into the home. As a Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN), you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care using advanced technology, remote patient monitoring, and a collaborative team-based model. We provide hospital-level care for a diverse adult patient population, including those with: · Acute medical conditions such as heart failure, COPD exacerbations, pneumonia, and cellulitis · Dehydration requiring acute intervention · Postpartum patients with hypertension This full-time, 36-hour on-site role (7:00am–7:00pm) is based at our Logistic Command Center at Assembly Row in Somerville, MA—a high-tech, innovative environment dedicated to ensuring safe, evidence-based care for Home Hospital patients. You’ll also benefit from a self-scheduling model, where nurses build their schedules 4–6 weeks in advance, ensuring work-life balance and flexibility. Our RN’s work every 3rd weekend, along with one of the three winter holidays and one of the summer holidays. At MGB Home Hospital, you’ll be part of an innovative care model that is redefining how acute care is delivered across our system. You will work alongside a dynamic and collaborative team in our state-of-the-art command center, where cutting-edge technology supports every aspect of patient care. This role allows you to use advanced virtual tools to elevate patient outcomes while being supported by a system deeply committed to your professional development and nursing excellence.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 3 years recent bedside experience required (Emergency experience strongly preferred).
• Proficiency with Epic, Microsoft Teams/Outlook, and web-based communication tools preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with telehealth, remote patient monitoring, or start-up/innovation environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive virtual assessments, admissions, discharges, and episodic visits.
• Monitor real-time patient data and escalate or intervene according to clinical protocols.
• Serve as the patient’s virtual point of contact—functioning similarly to a call bell system—responding promptly to patient needs, questions, and clinical concerns through our remote monitoring technology.
• Apply strong clinical judgment and critical thinking across a broad acute care population.
• Provide medication education, assist with administration guidance, and coordinate with pharmacy teams.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary Home Hospital team to deliver timely, coordinated patient care.
• Support patients and families through communication, education, and remote care planning.
• Document all care in Epic in a timely and accurate manner.
• Manage incoming patient concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level