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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareMilton, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Milton, 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
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
November 24, 2026

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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Milton, Massachusetts

Apply for an ICU travel nursing job in Milton, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated critical care team caring for critically ill patients in a collaborative, Boston-area hospital environment. This on-site travel contract offers 12-hour night shifts and convenient access to Boston’s cultural attractions, coastal areas, and the scenic Blue Hills Reservation.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse
  • Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
  • Location: Milton, Massachusetts, near Boston
  • Start Date: November 24, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
  • Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
  • Average Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly, excluding on-call hours
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Orientation Assessments: ECG/telemetry and medication knowledge assessments are required at orientation

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts; candidates may apply for the license at the time of offer
  • At least 2 years of recent ICU or closely related critical care nursing experience
  • Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Recent Epic experience
  • Experience with ventilator management, vasoactive medication and sedation titration, and hemodynamic monitoring
  • Proficiency in cardiac dysrhythmia recognition and management
  • Experience caring for patients following STEMI events preferred
  • CCRN certification preferred
  • Ability to successfully complete required ECG/telemetry and medication knowledge assessments during orientation

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit
  • Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data, cardiac rhythms, and changes in patient condition
  • Manage mechanical ventilation and titrate vasoactive and sedating medications according to established protocols
  • Recognize and respond promptly to cardiac dysrhythmias, post-STEMI complications, and other critical events
  • Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and evaluate individualized care plans
  • Safely administer medications and perform ongoing assessments, clinical documentation, and patient education
  • Float as needed to PACU, step-down, and the Emergency Department to care for holding patients
  • Participate in weekend coverage every other weekend while supporting a high standard of patient-centered care

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Milton, Massachusetts, and join a collaborative critical care team near Boston.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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