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

Join an experienced critical care team as an ICU Travel Nurse in Cambridge, Massachusetts. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a confident Registered Nurse (RN) with CT surgery experience and expertise caring for high-acuity patients who require advanced cardiac support devices. Cambridge offers a vibrant, walkable setting with rich history, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and critical care nursing
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, near Boston
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Schedule: Approximately 36 hours per week; 12-hour rotating shifts with day and night assignments
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Two holidays may be required if scheduled during the winter holiday period
• Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours every two weeks, excluding on-call hours
• Work Setting: On-site acute-care hospital environment

ICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or critical care nursing experience in a similar high-acuity setting
• Recent CT surgery experience required
• Experience managing patients with IABP and Impella devices
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Demonstrated proficiency with the Epic electronic health record system
• Ability to float between the ICU and Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) as needed
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the ICU
• Monitor and manage patients recovering from complex cardiothoracic and surgical procedures
• Care for patients requiring advanced circulatory support, including IABP and Impella devices
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate appropriate interventions
• Administer medications and treatments safely while monitoring patient response
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team
• Accurately document care and clinical outcomes in Epic
• Float between ICU and IMCU assignments while maintaining high standards of patient safety and quality care
• Participate in rotating day and night shifts, weekend coverage, and applicable holiday coverage

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and join a high-acuity critical care team near Boston.

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