ICU Travel Nurse Job in Boston, MA | Rotating (3x12)
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Boston, MA
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$2,280
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Rotating
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/27
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Boston, Massachusetts, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Massachusetts General Hospital. This role pays $2,280 per week and follows a Rotating shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: Massachusetts General Hospital
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Location: Boston, MA 02114 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Rotating (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Massachusetts and national regulatory bodies.
Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, MA
Boston, MA
Massachusetts General Hospital is a Harvard teaching hospital in Boston with Magnet-recognized nursing.
- Level I adult and pediatric trauma services are based at the Fruit Street campus, which also has a burn center. Emergency general surgery is supported by surgical critical care. Read More
- Stroke services carry Joint Commission Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center certification.
- Inpatient general medicine manages complex illness across organ systems, alongside dedicated cardiology and oncology services.
- The medical ICU treats septic shock and acute respiratory distress syndrome, with mechanical ventilation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) among its capabilities.
- Cardiac intensive care includes cardiogenic shock, ventricular assist devices and care before and after heart transplantation.
- Maternal-fetal medicine supports complicated pregnancies through antepartum care, labor and delivery, obstetric anesthesia and neonatal specialist involvement.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Boston, MA
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Is my compact license valid for this Massachusetts travel assignment?
Not yet. Massachusetts enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact, but implementation isn’t complete, so multistate privileges aren’t currently honored. Unless you hold an active Massachusetts RN license, apply by reciprocity; note that Massachusetts doesn’t issue temporary nursing licenses, so there’s no bridge option. Our Massachusetts Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What kind of acuity can travel nurses expect at Massachusetts General Hospital?
Mass General is a Magnet Harvard teaching hospital with Level I adult and pediatric trauma, burn care, Comprehensive Stroke Center services, ECMO, transplant, and complex medical and surgical programs. Travelers may work with some of the highest-acuity referral patients in New England.
What should ICU travelers know about Mass General?
The medical ICU manages severe sepsis, ARDS, mechanical ventilation, and ECMO, while cardiac intensive care includes cardiogenic shock, ventricular assist devices, and heart-transplant patients. Critical-care travelers may be assigned to highly specialized populations requiring advanced support.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Boston
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- Discover Boston salary data for travel nurses.
- View Massachusetts salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
Explore Boston, MA
In Boston, MA, teaching hospitals and research centers pack into dense clinical corridors that define care across the region. Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital are among the academic systems travelers will know, with coverage running strong in labor and delivery and the intensive care units. Placements reach outward enough that Cambridge, Somerville, and Quincy work as residential options with workable commutes into the central hospital districts. The T makes a car optional for a lot of those trips, which is part of the draw. Stepping off the floor, a meal in the North End or a walk along the Charles is an easy way to close out a long rotation.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Boston, MA · $2,280 /wk