ICU RN
Cambridge, MA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) — ICU | Cambridge, MA

Contract Details

• Facility: CHA Cambridge Hospital
• Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts — Nights listed; rotating Days/Nights also specified (confirmation required)
• Schedule: 3×12-hour shifts per week
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours weekly
• Block Scheduling: Not permitted
• Floating: Required
• Holiday Requirement: Every other major holiday
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 50 miles at a lower local rate
• Scrub Color: Any color

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent RN experience in an Intensive Care Unit; the requisition indicates 1–2+ years.
• Acute care hospital nursing experience.
• Active Massachusetts RN license, current or conditional, as accepted by the facility.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification.
• Updated resume reflecting relevant ICU experience.
• Two recent ICU professional references from Charge RNs, Managers or Supervisors.
• Completed ICU specialty skills checklist.
• Current nursing license verification through Nursys.
• Seasonal flu vaccination, when required.
• Willingness to float to other units based on facility needs.
• Ability to work every other major holiday.
• Flexibility to work the facility-approved schedule without block scheduling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel nursing experience.
• Previous Charge RN experience or ability to function as Charge RN.
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records.

Job Description

CHA Cambridge Hospital is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care for a 13-week assignment in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The ICU RN will provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in an acute care hospital environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong critical care assessment skills, sound clinical judgment and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Candidates must be flexible with scheduling, floating requirements and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor and provide nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Develop, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Monitor changes in patient conditions and respond appropriately.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments according to hospital policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists and other healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Support patient safety, infection prevention and quality-of-care standards.
• Assist with emergency interventions and critical patient situations.
• Float to other appropriate units according to facility requirements and clinical competency.
• Provide patient and family education and support.

Scheduling & Assignment Expectations

• Three 12-hour shifts per week.
• No block scheduling.
• Floating is required.
• Must work every other major holiday.
• Requests for time off must be submitted before candidate submission.
• Time-off requests made after assignment confirmation may not be approved.

Facility Information

• Facility: CHA Cambridge Hospital
• City: Cambridge
• State: Massachusetts
• Department: Intensive Care Unit
• Charting: Epic experience preferred
• Scrubs: Any color
• Local Traveler Policy: Candidates within 50 miles may be accepted at an adjusted local rate.

Additional Information

• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Professional References: Two recent ICU Charge RN, Manager or Supervisor references
• Licensure: Massachusetts RN license required at submission
• Certifications: AHA BLS and ACLS required at submission
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season
• Holiday Coverage: Every other major holiday
• Travel Experience: Preferred, not mandatory