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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareNeedham, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Needham, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 2, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$70.42
Weekly
$2,535
Yearly (full-time)
$131,820
Contract length
8 weeks
Start date
January 4, 2027

This job pays about $70.42/hour — 40% 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.

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Job description

Med/Surg Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Needham, Massachusetts

Apply now for a Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing job in Needham, MA, caring for adult patients in a collaborative Nursing Float Pool near Boston.

Join a collaborative nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse supporting a Nursing Float Pool in Needham, Massachusetts. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to care for a diverse adult patient population in a community known for its welcoming neighborhoods, beautiful green spaces, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

Travel RN Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
  • Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
  • Healthcare Setting: Nursing Float Pool
  • Contract Type: Travel nursing assignment
  • Start Date: January 4, 2027
  • Duration: 8 weeks, ending February 27, 2027
  • Hours: 36 hours per week; 72 hours guaranteed biweekly
  • Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights
  • Shift Schedule: 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; every other weekend and rotating holidays
  • Location: On-site in Needham, Massachusetts

Med/Surg Telemetry RN Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
  • At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience
  • Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Epic electronic health record experience required
  • Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, communication, and time-management skills
  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Travel Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
  • Monitor cardiac rhythms, vital signs, clinical status, and response to treatment
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with provider orders and established standards
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatments, and discharge plans
  • Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation in Epic
  • Support a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care environment

Apply now to join this Medical-Surgical Telemetry travel nursing assignment in Needham, Massachusetts, near the greater Boston area.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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