
Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Boston, 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
- February 1, 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, 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 Telemetry Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Boston, MA
Advance your travel nursing career with an 8-week Med/Surg Telemetry RN contract in Boston, Massachusetts. Join a dynamic medical-surgical telemetry float pool supporting a large academic healthcare environment and caring for diverse adult patient populations across multiple specialty units. This opportunity offers valuable clinical experience in a high-acuity, Level I trauma setting. Located in the vibrant Fenway–Kenmore area, Boston provides excellent public transportation, a rich healthcare community, and easy access to the city's neighborhoods, culture, and amenities.
Travel RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts
- Start Date: February 1, 2027
- Assignment Duration: 8 weeks, ending March 27, 2027
- Schedule: 36 hours per week; 72 hours guaranteed biweekly
- Shift Duration: Rotating 8- and 12-hour shifts covering days, evenings, and nights
- Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holidays required
- Call: No call required
- Float Assignment: Medical-surgical float pool supporting approximately 15 inpatient units
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 4:1 on days and 6:1 on nights
- Scheduling: A set schedule cannot be guaranteed; assignments may vary based on unit needs
- Orientation: Weekly orientation, generally held on Mondays
Med/Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse Requirements
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required at the time of submission
- At least 3 years of recent, related medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
- Previous travel nursing experience required
- Level I trauma experience required
- Teaching hospital experience and specialty-area expertise preferred
- Current American Heart Association BLS and ACLS certifications
- Recent Epic experience required
- Basic computer skills and the ability to navigate web-based applications
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing assignments and float across multiple medical-surgical specialties
Travel Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult patients across medical-surgical and telemetry units
- Float among units specializing in neurology, cardiac care, bariatrics, general medicine, general surgery, gynecology, genitourinary care, orthopedics, oncology, transplant, and vascular services
- Perform telemetry monitoring, 12-lead EKGs, patient assessments, medication administration, and care coordination
- Manage and monitor therapies including Lasix infusions, blood transfusions, and respiratory treatments
- Administer nebulizer treatments as ordered and collaborate with respiratory therapy regarding ventilator management
- Promote patient safety, recognize changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary care teams
- Adapt to unit assignments that may be provided close to the start of a shift while maintaining high standards of patient-centered care
Apply now for this Med/Surg Telemetry travel nursing opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts, and expand your experience in a leading academic healthcare environment.
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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