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ICU | 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
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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical ICU Contract in Boston, MA

Join a critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Boston, Massachusetts. This Medical ICU travel nursing job is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in a high-acuity environment, provides compassionate evidence-based care, and is comfortable rotating between day and night shifts. Boston’s 02215 neighborhood offers a vibrant, walkable setting with convenient access to renowned medical institutions, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and the energy of the Fenway-Kenmore area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
  • Start Date: January 4, 2027
  • End Date: February 27, 2027
  • Contract Duration: 8-week travel nursing contract
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts, days and nights
  • Healthcare Setting: Medical ICU and critical care float pool
  • Float Requirement: Floating to designated critical care areas is required
  • Orientation: Weekly orientation, generally on Mondays

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 2 years of recent related ICU or Medical ICU nursing experience
  • Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • CPR certification through the American Heart Association
  • Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
  • Willingness and flexibility to float within critical care areas
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in a Medical ICU environment
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor clinical status, and promptly identify changes in condition
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while following established clinical standards
  • Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Respond effectively to urgent and emergent patient needs
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and provide thorough shift-to-shift handoffs
  • Float to assigned critical care areas and adapt quickly to changing patient populations and workflows
  • Support a culture of patient safety, professionalism, and compassionate patient care

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and join our healthcare team in Boston, Massachusetts.

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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