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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Surgical IMCU/Stepdown unit requiring Level 1 trauma center stepdown experience and an active MA RN license.

Details

• Work in a 38-bed Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU/Stepdown)
• Patient population includes post-operative cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant patients transferred from PACU or SICU
• Average patient ratio of 1:3 to 1:4, or 1:4-5 when caring for MedSurg patients
• 12-hour shifts on a day/night rotation (7a-7:30p and 7p-7:30a) totaling 36 hours per week
• Requires working every other weekend and every other holiday
• Uses automated medication dispensing systems

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required
• 2+ years of recent acute care experience
• Surgical stepdown experience required at a Level 1 trauma center
• IMCU/Stepdown unit experience required
• More than 1 previous travel assignment required
• Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
• Tertiary facility experience preferred
• Must pass facility telemetry and critical care medication tests on day 1
• Two professional references required, including one at the manager level with a performance evaluation
• One reference evaluation must be within the last 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide intermediate-level nursing care to post-surgical patients requiring close monitoring
• Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible for consideration as travelers
• Must reside within 50 miles of the facility to be considered a local candidate
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position due to experience requirements