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Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareBoston, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Boston, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$53.06
Weekly
$1,910
Yearly (full-time)
$99,320

This job pays about $53.06/hour — 6% 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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Boston, MA

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on an adult inpatient orthopedic, urology, and surgical unit in Boston, Massachusetts.

Join a collaborative hospital team caring for pre-surgical and post-surgical patients in a dynamic acute-care environment. Boston offers an outstanding blend of historic character, vibrant neighborhoods, cultural attractions, excellent dining, and convenient transportation, making it an exciting destination for a travel nurse assignment.

Travel Nurse Job Details

  • Job Title: Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
  • Healthcare Setting: Adult inpatient orthopedic, urology, and surgical unit
  • Contract: 13-week travel nursing assignment
  • Assignment Dates: November 22, 2026 through February 20, 2027
  • Schedule: 36 hours per week with rotating day and night shifts
  • Openings: 1
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910–$2,010
  • Location: Boston, Massachusetts

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
  • At least 2 years of Level I experience in a medical-surgical or comparable acute-care setting
  • At least 1 year of travel nursing experience
  • Recent experience caring for orthopedic, urology, and post-surgical patients preferred
  • Strong patient assessment, clinical prioritization, medication administration, and interdisciplinary communication skills
  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts in an on-site hospital setting
  • Current resume, professional references, and completion of required clinical skills verification

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult orthopedic, urology, and surgical patients before and after procedures
  • Complete patient assessments, develop and update individualized plans of care, and evaluate clinical outcomes
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patients for changes in condition
  • Coordinate care with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team
  • Support patients transitioning from the Emergency Department, admissions areas, and surgical services
  • Educate patients and families about treatment plans, recovery, medications, and discharge instructions
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to care, and patient progress in the electronic medical record
  • Promote a safe, compassionate, and efficient patient-care environment

Apply now to join a leading hospital team as a Med/Surg travel nurse in Boston, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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