Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Cambridge, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,772/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel ICU RN opportunity in Cambridge, Massachusetts: provide high-acuity critical care in a fast-paced Intensive Care Unit near Boston. Join a collaborative academic healthcare team and bring your ICU and IMCU expertise to a rewarding 13-week assignment.
Overview
This travel nursing assignment offers a consistent full-time schedule, rotating 12-hour shifts, and the opportunity to support both ICU and IMCU patient care. This role is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse with strong cardiac and surgical ICU experience, advanced device knowledge, and EPIC charting proficiency. Cambridge, MA offers access to world-class medical centers, education, and cultural amenities in the greater Boston healthcare market.
Job Details
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN)
- Setting: Intensive Care Unit / IMCU
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Contract
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 5, 2026
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Schedule: Rotating days and nights, every other weekend; 2 holidays required if working through winter holidays
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,470 - $2,600
- Location: Cambridge, MA 02138
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar critical care or ICU setting
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications through AHA
- EPIC experience required
- Must have CT surgery experience
- Experience with advanced cardiovascular devices such as IABP and IMPELLA
- Ability to provide care in both ICU and IMCU settings
- Must meet applicable rehire eligibility requirements to be considered
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in the ICU
- Monitor patient status, interpret clinical changes, and respond appropriately to emergent needs
- Support patients recovering from thoracic, cardiac, and other complex surgical cases
- Manage and monitor advanced cardiovascular support devices
- Float between ICU and IMCU as needed to meet patient care demands
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective care
- Maintain accurate documentation in EPIC and follow unit protocols
Apply now to join this Cambridge, MA ICU travel nursing opportunity and advance your critical care career 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
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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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