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Med/Surg Tele | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareBoston, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Boston, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 24, 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.

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Job description

Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse (RN) – Boston Travel Nursing Contract

Join a Boston, Massachusetts travel nursing job as a Med/Surg Tele RN supporting diverse inpatient specialties in a Level I trauma and teaching hospital. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced travel nurse who adapts quickly, enjoys float pool variety, and delivers excellent medical-surgical and telemetry care.

Step into a dynamic Med/Surg Tele float pool role within a large teaching hospital and Level I trauma center. You will care for patients across medical-surgical, cardiac, and specialty units while collaborating with an experienced interdisciplinary healthcare team. Boston offers an energetic healthcare community, rich history, cultural attractions, and convenient public transportation throughout the city.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
  • Location: On-site in Boston, Massachusetts
  • Contract Duration: 8 weeks
  • Start Date: February 1, 2027
  • End Date: March 27, 2027
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts, with a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts
  • Schedule: Rotating days, evenings, and nights; every other weekend and holidays required
  • Call: No call required
  • Float Pool: Assignments across approximately 15 medical-surgical units, including neurology, cardiac, bariatric, general medicine, general surgery, gynecology, genitourinary, orthopedics, oncology, transplant, and vascular services
  • Patient Ratios: Approximately 4:1 on days and 6:1 on nights, depending on unit assignment
  • Orientation: Weekly on Mondays, except when a holiday affects the schedule

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required at the time of submission
  • At least 3 years of related medical-surgical telemetry nursing experience
  • Prior travel nursing experience required
  • Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Level I trauma hospital experience required
  • Epic electronic health record experience required
  • Teaching hospital experience and specialty-area expertise preferred
  • Basic computer proficiency and the ability to navigate web-based applications
  • Adaptability and willingness to float between units based on patient-care needs

Med/Surg Tele RN Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult medical-surgical and telemetry patients across multiple inpatient units
  • Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes
  • Perform continuous telemetry monitoring and 12-lead EKGs
  • Administer medications and specialized therapies, including Lasix infusions and nebulizer treatments
  • Safely administer blood products and monitor patients for adverse reactions
  • Recognize changes in patient condition and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to escalate concerns promptly
  • Deliver care for patients with cardiac, neurologic, oncologic, transplant, orthopedic, surgical, and complex medical conditions
  • Document patient care accurately in Epic and communicate effectively during handoffs
  • Adjust quickly to unit assignments, patient populations, and changing staffing needs within the float pool
  • Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment while maintaining high standards of safety and professionalism

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Med/Surg Tele Registered Nurse in Boston, Massachusetts, and take the next step in your 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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