Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Cambridge, MA
Patterns Hiring
5x8 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus
$3,000/weekOverview
- Start Date11/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$900/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,100/week
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Description
CHA Cambridge Hospital | Cambridge, MA | 32-40 Hours Rotating | 13 Weeks | Day Shift
Seeking an experienced Pediatric Ambulatory RN for a 13-week assignment providing primary care nursing services to children and adolescents.
Position Highlights:
• Alternating schedule: four 8-hour shifts one week and five 8-hour shifts the next
• 32 hours one week and 40 hours the following week
• Variable start times and workdays
• No weekends, holidays, or on-call
• May float to Somerville Pediatrics
• Patient population: ages 0–22
• Epic experience preferred
• Local and travel candidates accepted within 50 miles
Key Duties:
• Provide nursing care in a pediatric primary care setting
• Support well-child visits and common conditions such as asthma
• Administer vaccines to children and adolescents
• Assess patients and document care
• Educate patients and families on treatment and preventive care
• Coordinate care with providers and the clinical team
Requirements:
✔ 2+ years of RN experience, including pediatric experience
✔ Acute care experience required
✔ Active Massachusetts RN license
✔ BLS (AHA)
✔ Strong vaccine administration competency
✔ Travel experience highly preferred; strong first-time travelers considered
✔ Ambulatory or Pediatric certification preferred
✔ Flu vaccine required during flu season
✔ Two recent manager/supervisor references in the matching specialty
✔ RTO must be submitted upfront
Employer
Patterns Hiring
Patterns Inc. is a talent solutions and staffing organization supporting clients across healthcare and allied domains. We partner closely with hospitals, healthcare systems, and organizations to deliver high-quality professionals for contingent and permanent roles.
Our teams operate with a strong focus on transparency, accountability, and long-term career alignment. We believe successful placements are built on understanding both client needs and candidate goals, not just filling roles quickly.
At Patterns, candidates can expect clear communication, ethical hiring practices, and consistent support throughout the hiring process. We value professionalism, collaboration, and growth, and we strive to create opportunities where talent can build meaningful and sustainable careers.
About Cambridge, MA
As a Travel Medical Surgical 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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