PICU RN in Boston, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $3,074/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.04
- Weekly
- $3,074
- Yearly (full-time)
- $159,848
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $64.04/hour — 27% 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, 48 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
- 1,564 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 342 of them in Boston.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $109/hour, median $63.53/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
Job Description:
Take on a 13-week travel assignment caring for critically ill pediatric patients in a Pediatric Medical ICU. This role is designed for an experienced PICU Registered Nurse with at least two years of recent high-acuity ICU experience. You will work night shifts, use EPIC, and may float to other intensive care units—including the MICU, NICU, and CICU—as needed. The schedule includes every other weekend coverage, winter holiday availability, and a 50/50 rotation of day and night assignments, with straight nights also considered. PALS and AHA BLS are required. First-time travelers are not accepted for this assignment.
Weather:
Boston typically offers crisp, cool weather around this time of year, with comfortable afternoons, chilly evenings, changing skies, and occasional rain. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket for exploring the city between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
• History: Walk Boston’s Freedom Trail and explore the city’s historic neighborhoods.
• Waterfront: Visit the New England Aquarium and stroll along Boston Harbor.
• Day Trip: Spend the day exploring Salem’s historic sites, museums, and waterfront.
• Day Trip: Visit Cape Cod for coastal scenery, beaches, and charming seaside towns.
• Outdoors: Enjoy the paths, gardens, and skyline views along the Charles River Esplanade.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Boston, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; 4 shifts per week
Duration: 13 weeks, 48 hours per week
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