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GHR HealthcareNewton, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Newton, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$64.13
Weekly
$2,565
Yearly (full-time)
$133,380
Contract length
13 weeks

This job pays about $64.13/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, 40 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

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  • 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).
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Job description

Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Newton, MA

Home Health RN job in Newton, MA: provide compassionate, skilled nursing care during a 13-week travel assignment serving patients in their homes.

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families through compassionate, skilled home health nursing care. We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment serving patients throughout Newton and nearby Boston-area communities. This Massachusetts nursing opportunity offers the chance to provide care across the lifespan while building strong relationships with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care teams.

Newton is a welcoming, picturesque community known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, excellent access to parks and trails, and convenient proximity to Boston’s cultural, educational, and recreational attractions. The home health service area includes Newton and surrounding communities such as Brookline, Brighton, Belmont, Watertown, and Chestnut Hill.

Home Health RN Job Details

  • Specialty: Home Health Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Location: Newton, Massachusetts, with travel throughout the assigned service area
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500–$2,630
  • Schedule: 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8-hour day shifts, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Assignment Start: November 15, 2026
  • Assignment End: February 13, 2027
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Additional Scheduling: Weekend, holiday, and on-call participation according to department needs; weekend rotation is approximately once every six weeks

Home Health Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
  • At least 1 year of certified home health or home care nursing experience
  • At least 1 year of case management experience
  • Home Health Registered Nurse certification or demonstrated home health competency
  • Reliable, independent transportation for patient home visits
  • Strong clinical judgment, organization, communication, and clinical documentation skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary care team

Home Health Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive skilled nursing care to patients in their homes, from newborns through older adults
  • Assess patient conditions, identify care needs, and develop and implement individualized home health care plans
  • Perform ongoing case management and monitor patient progress toward established goals
  • Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatments, safety, and self-management
  • Coordinate care with physicians, clinicians, caregivers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
  • Complete thorough, timely electronic documentation in accordance with professional standards and applicable policies
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and communicate clinically significant findings promptly
  • Participate in weekend, holiday, and on-call rotations as assigned

Apply now for this Home Health Registered Nurse travel opportunity in Newton, Massachusetts, and serve patients throughout the greater Boston area.

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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