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CVICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareBurlington, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Burlington, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 18, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$70.42
Weekly
$2,535
Yearly (full-time)
$131,820
Contract length
26 weeks
Start date
10/12/2026

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

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Job in Burlington, MA | CVICU / CTICU Travel Contract

Bring your critical care nursing expertise to a high-acuity cardiothoracic intensive care unit in Burlington, Massachusetts. This CVICU Registered Nurse travel job offers the opportunity to care for complex cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients while working with a skilled multidisciplinary team in the greater Boston healthcare market.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470-$2,600
  • Employment Type: Travel RN
  • Specialty: CVICU / CTICU
  • Setting: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit
  • Start Date: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts, days/nights
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly
  • Orientation: Weekly orientation provided
  • Location: Burlington, Massachusetts

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2-3 years of nursing experience required
  • At least 2 years of recent CVICU / CTICU experience required
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required
  • Travel nursing experience required
  • Experience in a Level I trauma environment preferred/required as noted
  • Strong critical care nursing skills in a high-acuity setting
  • Epic experience required
  • Must have been separated from the affiliated health system for 6+ months to be considered

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality nursing care to patients recovering from complex heart, lung, and vascular procedures
  • Monitor and manage critically ill patients in a fast-paced cardiothoracic ICU
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the care team to support advanced patient needs
  • Assess, plan, and implement individualized critical care plans based on patient condition and acuity
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient status and support safe, effective interventions
  • Maintain accurate clinical documentation and communicate clearly using Epic
  • Contribute to a professional, team-oriented healthcare environment focused on excellent patient outcomes

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Burlington, MA and join a top-tier critical care healthcare team today.

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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