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 assignment in Cambridge, MA—join a high-acuity Intensive Care Unit in a respected academic medical environment near Boston. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the opportunity to care for complex, critically ill patients while supporting a strong clinical team in one of Massachusetts’ most sought-after healthcare markets.
Job Details
- Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Nursing
- Setting: Intensive Care Unit / Intermediate Care Unit
- Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, days/nights, every other weekend
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- EPIC experience required
- Experience with CT surgery patients required
- Experience with IABP and IMPELLA devices required
- Ability to work rotating day and night shifts, including every other weekend
- Must be able to float between ICU and IMCU as needed
- Must have been separated from the facility system for 6+ months to be considered
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Monitor patient status, respond to changes, and collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team
- Support patients requiring advanced cardiac and surgical care in a high-acuity setting
- Provide safe, efficient care for patients with mechanical circulatory support devices such as IABP and IMPELLA
- Float between ICU and IMCU based on unit needs
- Document accurately in EPIC and maintain strong clinical communication
- Work assigned holiday coverage when scheduled
- Contribute to a team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes
Apply now to join this rewarding Cambridge, Massachusetts ICU travel nurse job and bring your critical care expertise to a leading healthcare team today.
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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