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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareBoston, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Boston, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 27, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$70.42
Weekly
$2,535
Yearly (full-time)
$131,820
Start date
February 1, 2027

This job pays about $70.42/hour — 40% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Medical ICU Float Pool in Boston, MA

Join a high-acuity critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Boston, Massachusetts. This 8-week Medical ICU travel nursing assignment offers experienced critical care RNs the opportunity to care for complex adult patients in a Level I trauma environment while expanding their clinical expertise.

Located in Boston’s renowned Longwood Medical Area, this on-site nursing position places you in a vibrant medical and academic community with access to exceptional dining, culture, and city amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Assignment Type: 8-week travel nursing assignment
  • Start Date: February 1, 2027
  • Assignment End Date: March 27, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
  • Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights
  • Expected Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Healthcare Setting: Medical ICU and Critical Care Float Pool
  • Position Type: On-site; 1 opening

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of registered nursing experience in an ICU or critical care setting
  • Previous experience caring for critically ill patients in a Level I trauma environment
  • Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license
  • Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and communication skills in high-acuity environments
  • Ability to adapt to rotating day and night nursing assignments

Critical Care RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the Medical ICU and related critical care settings
  • Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and initiate timely interventions
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards of care
  • Collaborate with intensivists, physicians, respiratory therapists, and the broader multidisciplinary care team
  • Support airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, and other critical care interventions within the Registered Nurse scope of practice
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and evidence-based critical care practices

Apply now for this Boston travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity Medical ICU Float Pool as an experienced ICU Registered Nurse.

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.

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