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GHR HealthcareSalem, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Salem, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 25, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$54.44
Weekly
$1,960
Yearly (full-time)
$101,920
Start date
November 1, 2026

This job pays about $54.44/hour — 8% 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

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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

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Night Shift | Salem, MA

Join a collaborative inpatient nursing team as a Telemetry/Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) in Salem, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for orthopedic, neurological, fracture, and medical overflow patients in a 32-bed unit while using your telemetry interpretation and neurological assessment skills. Located on Massachusetts’ scenic North Shore, Salem offers a vibrant coastal setting with historic charm, walkable neighborhoods, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
  • Location: Salem, Massachusetts
  • Assignment: 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment
  • Start Date: November 1, 2026
  • End Date: January 30, 2027
  • Schedule: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week, typically three 12-hour shifts
  • Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
  • Unit: 32-bed orthopedic, neurological, medical-surgical, and medical overflow unit
  • Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5-6 on nights
  • Charting: Electronic medical record experience required; Epic experience preferred

Travel Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in one clinical location
  • At least 2 years of travel nursing experience
  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support certification
  • Strong medical-surgical nursing experience with telemetry competency
  • Ability to accurately interpret telemetry strips and recognize dysrhythmias
  • Proficiency with focused and comprehensive neurological assessments
  • Ability to care for orthopedic, neurological, fracture, and medical overflow patients
  • Flexibility to float to applicable inpatient units when needed
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification preferred

Telemetry and Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to orthopedic, neurological, fracture, and medical-surgical patients
  • Monitor telemetry patients and accurately interpret cardiac rhythm strips
  • Perform focused and comprehensive neurological assessments
  • Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and communicate concerns promptly
  • Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards
  • Coordinate care with physicians, therapists, support staff, patients, and families
  • Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in the electronic medical record
  • Promote patient safety, comfort, education, and timely discharge planning
  • Float to appropriate inpatient units as requested and support team-based patient care

Apply now for this Salem, Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced inpatient healthcare team on the North Shore.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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