
Neuro | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.17
- Weekly
- $2,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,120
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 12, 2026
This job pays about $64.17/hour — 28% 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, 68 of them in Springfield.
- 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
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro/Neuroscience | Springfield, Massachusetts
Join a collaborative neuroscience team as a Travel Neuro RN providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a 37-bed neuro-acute unit. This 13-week Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity is based in Springfield, MA, a vibrant Pioneer Valley community known for its cultural attractions, parks, outdoor recreation, and convenient access to New England destinations.
Travel RN Job Details
- Job Title: Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro
- Specialty: Neuro / Neuroscience
- Healthcare Setting: 37-bed neuro-acute unit
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 10, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
- Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:6
- Weekend and Holiday Commitment: Eight total weekend shifts required during each six-week schedule period, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday coverage; every other holiday
- On-Call: Not applicable
- Openings: 4
Travel Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 2 years of professional nursing experience
- Neuroscience, neuro-acute, or acute care nursing experience preferred
- Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
- Current NIHSS certification, renewed annually
- Completion of 5 stroke-focused continuing education units annually
- Ability to provide safe, patient-centered care in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Flexibility to float to areas with lesser or similar acuity as needed
Neuro RN Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients experiencing stroke, seizure and epilepsy, spinal cord injury or infection, neurodegenerative disease, traumatic brain injury, intracranial bleeding, and other complex neurological conditions.
- Complete focused neurological assessments, monitor for changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
- Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical protocols and patient safety standards.
- Support patient recovery, education, mobility, and discharge planning through clear communication and compassionate advocacy.
- Collaborate with providers and members of the multidisciplinary team to promote excellent outcomes for neuro and neurosurgical patients.
- Float to lesser- or like-acuity areas when needed to support overall patient care operations.
Apply now for this Travel Registered Nurse – Neuro opportunity in Springfield, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated healthcare team serving patients with complex neurological needs.
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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