
ICU | Registered Nurse
- 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.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,450 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 356 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 181 jobs).
Job description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Float Pool | 8-Week Contract in Boston, MA
Apply for an ICU Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Boston, Massachusetts, supporting Medical ICU and critical care services in a Level I trauma environment. This on-site nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for complex adult patients while working rotating 12-hour day and night shifts. Located in Boston’s vibrant Fenway/Kenmore area, this role places you in a dynamic medical community with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, and city amenities.
ICU Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02215
- Healthcare Setting: On-site Medical ICU and Critical Care Float Pool
- Start Date: February 1, 2027
- End Date: March 27, 2027
- Contract Duration: 8-week nursing contract
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, including days and nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week; 72-hour guarantee every two weeks, excluding on-call hours
- Orientation: Weekly orientation, typically held on Mondays except holidays
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent ICU or related critical care nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Massachusetts
- Experience in a Level I trauma center or similarly high-acuity critical care environment
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts in an on-site hospital setting
- Time-off requests must be submitted with the application; no more than three days of requested time off may be submitted, and holiday time off is not approved
Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities
- Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in Medical ICU and critical care settings
- Monitor patient conditions, identify changes in status, and initiate timely interventions
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with clinical standards and provider orders
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Support patient care across critical care units as assigned within the float pool
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Provide education and support to patients and families throughout the continuum of care
- Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice, and high-quality patient outcomes
Apply now to join a high-acuity critical care team and advance your ICU nursing career 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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