
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newton Lower Falls, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 8% 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,509 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 9 of them in Newton Lower Falls.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $109/hour, median $63.72/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Massachusetts: $50.27/hour ($104,562/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($80.90/hour across 170 jobs).
Job description
Travel Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) – Newton, MA
Join a dedicated medical-surgical telemetry nursing team for a 13-week travel RN contract in Newton, Massachusetts, near Boston. Provide high-quality care to adult patients in a fast-paced telemetry setting while building valuable clinical experience. Located just outside Boston, Newton offers convenient access to the city, attractive neighborhoods, historic character, and scenic green spaces along the Charles River.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Assignment Dates: November 29, 2026 – February 27, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; three 12-hour night shifts
- Shift: 7:15 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Rotating weekends and holidays
- Nursing Specialty: Medical-surgical telemetry
- Location: Newton, Massachusetts, in the Boston area
- Position Availability: Multiple openings
Med/Surg Telemetry RN Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience preferred
- Demonstrated competency in caring for patients requiring cardiac and physiological monitoring
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays
- Successful completion of required clinical skills validation and assignment-related screening
- Professional references and an up-to-date nursing resume
Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical telemetry patients
- Assess patient conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Monitor cardiac rhythms and other clinical data, documenting findings accurately
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and nursing standards
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation while supporting a safe and patient-centered care environment
Apply now for this medical-surgical telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Newton, Massachusetts, near Boston.
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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