
Homecare | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Needham Heights, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 11, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.42
- Weekly
- $2,175
- Yearly (full-time)
- $113,100
- Start date
- August 24, 2026
This job pays about $60.42/hour — 20% 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
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 2 of them in Needham Heights.
- 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 177 jobs).
Job description
Home Health Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Needham Heights, MA 02494
Travel RN homecare opportunity in Needham Heights, MA. Join a rewarding home health role providing compassionate, high-quality patient care in the comfort of patients’ homes while working independently and with an interdisciplinary care team. Needham Heights offers a welcoming suburban setting with convenient access to the greater Boston area, making it a comfortable and appealing place to work.
Overview
This 14-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for a motivated Registered Nurse who enjoys patient-centered care, autonomy, and variety in a home health and homecare setting. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with rotating weekends approximately every 5 weeks. Mileage reimbursement between patient visits is available, and the role includes 40 guaranteed hours per week.
Job Details
- Location: Needham Heights, MA 02494
- Healthcare Setting: Home Health / Homecare
- Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Assignment Length: 14 weeks
- Start Date: August 24, 2026
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Shifts per Week: 5
- Shift Length: 8 hours
- Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends approximately every 5 weeks
- Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,120-$2,230
- Travel Nursing Opportunity: Yes
Job Requirements
- Active Massachusetts RN license
- Bachelor's degree required
- Ability to work autonomously in a home care environment
- Quick learner with the ability to onboard fast
- Preferred: nursing home care experience with emphasis on post acute patients and assisted living patients
- Strong assessment, communication, documentation, and care coordination skills
- Comfort with OASIS documentation and medication reconciliation
Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and revise individualized plans of care in collaboration with physicians and the care team
- Provide high-quality clinical services in the home while following infection control standards and plan-of-care guidelines
- Complete comprehensive assessments, including OASIS documentation and medication reconciliation, accurately and on time
- Document patient visits thoroughly per policy and payer requirements
- Supervise and support home health aides and LPN/LVNs as appropriate, including supervisory visits
- Coordinate care across the interdisciplinary team to support strong patient outcomes
Why Join This Home Health Nursing Job?
- Consistent weekday schedule with guaranteed weekly hours
- Mileage reimbursement for travel between patient visits
- Opportunity to provide meaningful one-on-one patient care
- Supportive team environment with clinical autonomy
- Great travel RN opportunity near Boston, Massachusetts
Apply now for this Home Health Registered Nurse travel assignment in Needham Heights, MA and join a dedicated healthcare team delivering exceptional care at home.
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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