Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top opportunities with the nation’s schools. We’re partnering with a school district in Middlesex County, MA to hire a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to support a medically fragile student.


Position Details:
Location: In-person, Middlesex, MA.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, up to 35 hours per week.
Duration: Remainder of the school year.


Responsibilities:

• Provide one-on-one nursing care for a high school aged medically complex student during school hours.
• Manage and monitor seizure activity and respond appropriately per care plan.
• Perform tracheostomy care and suctioning as needed.
• Administer nutrition and medications via G-J tube.
• Safely lift, transfer, and reposition the student using a Hoyer lift.
• Ride school transportation with the student from and to school.
• Remain with the student throughout the school day to ensure medical safety and support participation in school activities.
• Monitor vital signs and overall health status; document care provided.
• Communicate effectively with family, school staff, and care team.
• Follow physician orders, care plans, and school/agency protocols.

Qualifications:

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts.
• Experience caring for medically complex pediatric or young adult patients preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in seizure management, tracheostomy care, and G-J tube feeding/medication administration.
• Ability to safely lift, transfer, and reposition the student using a Hoyer lift.
• Comfortable riding school transportation and providing care during transit.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with family, school staff, and healthcare providers.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Must pass background checks and meet school/agency compliance requirements.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the remainder of the school year.

Why Apply?
If you’re passionate about pediatric nursing and making a direct impact on a student’s daily safety and well-being, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to provide one-on-one care in a school-based setting.

Ready to join us? Apply today — we’d love to connect with you!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.