Surgical IMCU Stepdown RN
Boston, MA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical IMCU Stepdown position at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Boston, requiring surgical stepdown experience and the ability to independently interpret telemetry rhythm strips.

Details

• PM shift, 12-hour nights in a Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU/Stepdown)
• 36 hours per week with every other weekend and every other holiday required
• 38-bed unit caring for post-operative patients transferred from the PACU or SICU
• Patient population includes cardiothoracic surgery, vascular, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant cases
• Patient ratios are 1:3 to 1:4, or up to 1:4–5 when caring for Med/Surg patients
• Automated medication dispensing systems are used on the unit
• Telemetry monitoring is required, including independent interpretation of rhythm strips

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• Active BLS and any other required certifications must be current
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience required
• Surgical Stepdown experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center is required
• IMCU/Stepdown experience required
• Prior travel assignment experience (more than one) required
• Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips required
• Tertiary facility experience preferred
• Valid, non-expired driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: at least one must be manager-level or above (listed as Manager, not Supervisor) with a performance evaluation; one must be within the last 12 months and the other within the last 3 years

Additional Information

• Candidates who reside within 50 miles of the facility are eligible but will be compensated at a local rate
• Previous permanent staff employees of this facility are not eligible for this position
• Must pass the Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia Test (A or B) prior to placement — the test may only be taken twice
• Telemetry and critical care medication testing are conducted on day 1 of assignment
• One reference is preferred to come from a previous travel or temporary assignment; references cannot be from fellow travelers