Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Cambridge, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,772/weekOverview
- Start Date10/12/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Cambridge, MA 02138. Join a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit in a vibrant healthcare and academic community just across the river from Boston. This 13-week travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU RN who thrives in a collaborative environment and is confident caring for high-acuity patients during 12-hour night shifts.
Job Details
- Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Weekly Schedule: 48 hours per week
- Weekend Rotation: Every other weekend
- Holiday Requirement: 2 holidays required if working through winter holidays
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
- Float Requirement: Expected to float between ICU and IMCU
- Orientation: Weekly orientation available
- Scrubs: Any color scrubs accepted
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar critical care or ICU setting
- EPIC experience required
- BLS certification from AHA required
- ACLS certification from AHA required
- Must have CT surgery experience
- Experience with IABP and IMPELLA devices required
- Must be able to work night shifts and participate in weekend rotation
- Candidates must have been separated from the referenced health system for 6+ months to be considered
Responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Monitor patient conditions and respond quickly to changes in status
- Manage complex care needs for patients with cardiothoracic and critical care conditions
- Provide bedside support for patients requiring IABP and IMPELLA management
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care team members to coordinate treatment plans
- Float between ICU and IMCU as needed based on patient care needs
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and follow established protocols
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on patient safety and excellent outcomes
Apply now for this ICU RN travel nursing job in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and join a healthcare team committed to excellent critical care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
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:- 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.
- Summer average highs: 80°F, average lows: 60°F.
- Winter average highs: 40°F, average lows: 20°F.
- Short term rentals can be found in Cambridge, but they may be more expensive due to the high demand from students and professionals.
- Cambridge is public transportation friendly with access to buses and subways.
- It is also bike-friendly, but parking can be challenging.
- 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.
- 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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