
Med/Surg | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Boston, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Start date
- November 8, 2026
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
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 352 of them in Boston.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/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 177 jobs).
Job description
Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Emergency Department Boarder Program in Boston, MA
Explore a 13-week Med/Surg RN travel nursing assignment in Boston, Massachusetts, caring for patients in a fast-paced emergency department boarder program.
Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse supporting patients across hallway spaces and designated treatment bays. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an adaptable RN who is confident working across multiple care areas and brings excellent organization, mobility, assessment, and prioritization skills. Unlike a traditional inpatient unit, the emergency department boarder setting requires safe, efficient care in a high-volume environment with frequent patient movement and changing priorities.
Located in the heart of Boston, this Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity offers access to a vibrant healthcare community, historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and scenic waterfront areas.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
- Healthcare Setting: Emergency department boarder program
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Boston, MA)
- Start Date: November 8, 2026
- End Date: February 6, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating days and nights
- Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Med/Surg RN Travel Nurse Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of travel nursing experience
- Experience in medical/surgical nursing, emergency department boarding, observation, or a comparable high-acuity healthcare setting
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, medication administration, and patient safety skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Comfort working in a high-volume emergency department environment with frequent patient movement and changing priorities
- Ability to complete required assignment credentialing and onboarding requirements
Med/Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients awaiting inpatient placement or continued evaluation in the emergency department
- Care for patients in hallway spaces and designated treatment bays while maintaining safety, dignity, and infection-control standards
- Perform focused and ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and document care in the electronic medical record
- Coordinate patient care across multiple areas by obtaining medications, supplies, and clinical resources as needed
- Collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, and inpatient teams to support efficient patient transitions
- Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and discharge or transfer instructions
- Prioritize nursing care effectively in a rapidly changing environment with high patient turnover
Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading healthcare team in Boston, Massachusetts.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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