
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Newburyport, 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
- 4 weeks
- Start date
- February 2, 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 12 of them in Newburyport.
- 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 Tele Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nurse Job – Newburyport, Massachusetts
Apply for a four-week Med/Surg Tele travel nursing contract in Newburyport, MA, caring for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients on an on-site float pool.
Join a collaborative nursing team as a Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse in Newburyport, Massachusetts. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers a four-week contract in a dynamic float-pool environment, where you will care for adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients while building experience across diverse clinical assignments. Newburyport is a charming coastal community known for its historic downtown, waterfront scenery, local restaurants, and easy access to the North Shore.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Telemetry
- Healthcare Setting: On-site float pool supporting Med/Surg and Telemetry assignments
- Location: Newburyport, Massachusetts
- Start Date: February 2, 2027
- Contract Duration: 4 weeks, through February 27, 2027
- Nursing Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
- Expected Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week, with 72 guaranteed hours every two weeks
- Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling with coordination to support unit coverage
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience; telemetry nursing experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong patient assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
- Ability to provide safe, efficient patient care in a rotating 12-hour shift environment
- Adaptability when supporting medical-surgical and telemetry patient assignments
Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Perform nursing assessments, administer medications, and implement individualized care plans
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary healthcare team to promote positive patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with nursing and facility standards
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge needs
- Adapt efficiently to assignments across Med/Surg and Telemetry units while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care
Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse and take the next step in your Massachusetts travel nursing career.
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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