CVICU | Registered Nurse

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Burlington, Massachusetts

Position Overview

Join a specialized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU/CTICU) team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Burlington, Massachusetts, near Boston. This 26-week travel nursing contract offers the opportunity to provide advanced critical care for medically complex patients in a Level I trauma environment.

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU) provides advanced, 24-hour care for patients recovering from complex heart, lung, and vascular surgeries, as well as those experiencing severe cardiac or respiratory conditions. You will collaborate with an experienced critical care team while caring for high-acuity patients.

Located just outside Boston, Burlington offers a convenient suburban setting with excellent dining, shopping, parks, and easy access to the cultural and recreational attractions of the greater Boston area.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU/CTICU)
• Position: Travel Registered Nurse, Critical Care
• Employment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Burlington, Massachusetts, in the greater Boston area
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 26 weeks, through May 9, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly, excluding on-call hours
• Orientation: Weekly orientation provided
• Scrubs: Any color
• Floating: Not required

CVICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• At least 2 years of recent CTICU or CVICU experience; 2–3 years of overall critical care nursing experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Experience working in a Level I trauma setting
• Proficiency with the EPIC electronic medical record (EMR)
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Must meet facility eligibility requirements, including a required separation period from previous employment within the health system
• Local candidates may not be eligible for this assignment

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to high-acuity patients recovering from cardiothoracic, vascular, and pulmonary procedures
• Monitor complex cardiac and respiratory conditions using advanced critical care nursing techniques
• Assess patient status, recognize changes promptly, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Manage and monitor invasive lines, drains, ventilators, and other critical care equipment
• Administer medications and therapies safely while evaluating patient response
• Collaborate with intensivists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in EPIC
• Educate patients and families and support continuity of care throughout recovery

Apply now for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Burlington, 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.