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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareBrighton, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Brighton, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 10, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$70.42
Weekly
$2,535
Yearly (full-time)
$131,820
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 5, 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

ICU Registered Nurse – Travel RN Assignment in Brighton, MA (Boston Area)

Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Brighton, MA 02135, offering a 13-week contract in a busy multispecialty Intensive Care Unit. Join a collaborative Boston-area healthcare team delivering high-acuity critical care in a patient-centered environment.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) RN
  • Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
  • Location: Brighton, Massachusetts 02135
  • Start Date: October 5, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Hours Per Week: 36
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts; every other weekend and every other holiday
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
  • Unit Environment: 38-bed multispecialty ICU with a collaborative nursing team
  • Float Requirement: May be asked to float to Med/Surg as needed

Job Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of RN ICU experience in a multispecialty critical care setting such as CCU, SICU, MICU, Neuro ICU, or CT ICU
  • Active Massachusetts RN license
  • Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
  • Telemetry experience required, including the ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
  • Successful completion of telemetry testing on day 1
  • Nursing diploma, ASN, or BSN preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Basic computer proficiency and ability to manage electronic medical records and documentation
  • Physical ability to meet the demands of a fast-paced ICU nursing role

Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
  • Assess, diagnose, plan, intervene, evaluate, and educate patients throughout the care process
  • Communicate clearly with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members
  • Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities with interprofessional colleagues
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records and clinical documentation
  • Enter, review, and interpret computerized patient data and information
  • Follow established nursing policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines
  • Support quality improvement initiatives and assist leadership as needed
  • Provide flexible support, including floating to Med/Surg when required

Why Apply for This ICU Travel Nursing Job?

  • Work in a respected Boston-area healthcare setting with a strong clinical support system
  • Gain valuable critical care travel nursing experience in a multispecialty ICU
  • Enjoy a competitive weekly pay package
  • Join a team committed to exceptional patient outcomes and collaborative care

Apply now to join this ICU RN travel assignment in Brighton, MA and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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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