Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Cambridge, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,772/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date09/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Description

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Cambridge, MA | Critical Care Nursing Job

Join a dynamic Intensive Care Unit team in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. This travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity offers the chance to provide high-acuity critical care in a fast-paced inpatient ICU setting while working alongside skilled clinicians in a collaborative environment. If you thrive in critical care nursing and enjoy the flexibility of travel RN jobs, this is a strong opportunity to bring your expertise to a respected academic medical community.

Job Details

  • Specialty: ICU / Intensive Care Unit
  • Setting: Inpatient critical care
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Start Date: 09/07/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
  • Schedule: Days and nights as needed; 7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week on average; 72 guaranteed biweekly hours
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
  • Weekend/Holiday Commitment: Every other weekend; 2 holidays required if working through winter holidays
  • Orientation: Weekly orientation
  • Location: Cambridge, MA 02138

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • 2+ years of experience in an ICU, critical care, or similar high-acuity nursing setting
  • BLS certification from AHA
  • ACLS certification from AHA
  • EPIC experience required
  • Ability to work rotating day and night shifts
  • Comfortable floating between ICU and IMCU as needed
  • Must have been separated from the health system for 6+ months to be considered
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, high-acuity environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care to critically ill patients in the ICU
  • Monitor patient status and respond to changes in condition quickly and effectively
  • Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to ICU standards
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary care team members
  • Document patient care accurately in EPIC
  • Support transitions in care between ICU and IMCU patient populations when assigned
  • Maintain professionalism and flexibility in a rotating shift travel nursing environment
  • Deliver high-quality critical care while contributing to a positive team culture

Apply now for this travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated critical care 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508971. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Cambridge, MA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Cambridge, MA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Cambridge is higher than the national average, with housing costs being the most significant factor.
  • Wages may be higher to match the cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs: 80°F, average lows: 60°F.
  • Winter average highs: 40°F, average lows: 20°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals can be found in Cambridge, but they may be more expensive due to the high demand from students and professionals.
Transportation
  • Cambridge is public transportation friendly with access to buses and subways.
  • It is also bike-friendly, but parking can be challenging.
Demographics
  • Cambridge is diverse with a mix of students, professionals, and families.
  • Common health issues may include stress-related conditions due to the academic and professional environment.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of prestigious medical and educational institutions.
Things to Do
  • Cambridge offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a rich art and music culture, and plenty of outdoor activities along the Charles River.
  • There are also numerous museums and historic sites to explore.
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