
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
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical ICU/Critical Care Job in Boston, MA
Join a dedicated critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on an 8-week assignment in Boston, Massachusetts. Care for complex adult patients in a high-acuity Medical ICU while gaining valuable experience in a Level I trauma setting. This on-site Boston nursing job is located in the vibrant Fenway–Longwood area, near renowned medical institutions, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and convenient urban transportation.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts 02215
- Healthcare Setting: On-site Medical ICU/Critical Care
- Start Date: February 1, 2027
- Assignment End Date: March 27, 2027
- Contract Duration: 8 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating day and night shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week, with a 72-hour biweekly guarantee excluding on-call hours
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent critical care nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience in a Medical ICU (MICU) or comparable high-acuity setting
- Level I trauma experience required
- Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Current CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Current ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Ability to work rotating 12-hour day and night shifts
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills
Medical ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a Medical ICU environment
- Monitor complex patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and initiate timely interventions
- Administer medications and treatments safely while managing advanced critical care therapies
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Respond effectively to emergencies and support evidence-based care in a Level I trauma setting
- Document patient assessments, interventions, and progress accurately in the medical record
- Educate patients and families while providing compassionate support throughout the care experience
Apply now to advance your travel nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse 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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