ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Newton, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Newton, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,181/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.58
- Weekly
- $2,181
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,412
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
This job pays about $60.58/hour — 21% 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
- 1,522 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 42 of them in Newton.
- 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 173 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
This travel healthcare contract in Newton, Massachusetts offers a 13-week assignment with rotating 12-hour shifts. The schedule includes 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.–7:15 a.m. shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays. Travelers will enjoy the variety of day and night work while experiencing the Boston-area community and its historic New England character.
Weather:
Expect crisp air, cool temperatures, and a mix of bright days and occasional rain. Comfortable layers and a light jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• Local Exploration: Enjoy Newton’s neighborhood restaurants, green spaces, and historic streets.
• Boston Excursion: Visit museums, public parks, historic sites, and waterfront attractions in nearby Boston.
• Day Trip to Concord: Explore Revolutionary-era landmarks, literary history, and scenic walking areas.
• Day Trip to Cape Cod: Spend the day enjoying coastal scenery, beaches, and charming seaside communities.
• Cambridge Outing: Browse independent shops, restaurants, cultural attractions, and lively neighborhood squares.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Newton, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts; 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.–7:15 a.m.
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly Commitment: 36 hours
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