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    Massachusetts and the 1:1 ICU Rule

    No other state sets a 1:1 baseline for ICU staffing the way Massachusetts does, so travel nurse jobs in Massachusetts are a real draw for high-acuity RNs. Boston anchors one of the densest academic-medical markets in the world, with teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers, and nominal pay ranks among the nation's highest. With the state's RN supply running healthy, most contracts come from turnover inside those systems. Advantis is listing 108 open Massachusetts contracts. One step to plan: Massachusetts issues its own license, so line that up before you start, since the compact is enacted but not yet in effect.

    Massachusetts travel nursing at a glance

    Massachusetts Travel Pay, Boston and Beyond

    Updated today
    $2,372
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,760–$3,393 on open jobs
    100+
    Open Massachusetts RN jobs
    Updated through the day
    Single-state
    License by endorsement
    Single-state: ~4-6 wks by endorsement
    5.0%
    State income tax
    5.0% flat + 4% surtax >$1M (top 9.0%)
    +48%
    Cost of living vs U.S.
    Above U.S. average · 2-BR rent ~$2,289
    Surplus statewide; turnover/specialty-driven demand
    HRSA 2023–2038 · long-term
    See the full Massachusetts salary breakdown New Median & percentiles, pay by specialty & metro, hourly, and take-home
    Top cities in Massachusetts Boston
    Pay and open jobs are live Advantis inventory: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Cost of living, rent, tax, licensing and demand figures come from public sources (MERIC/BEA, HUD, Tax Foundation, NCSBN, BLS/HRSA) compiled in our State Reference. Tax and cost-of-living figures are general information, not advice; rent is a metro-varying average.
    Pay by specialty

    Top-Paying Travel Nurse Specialties in Massachusetts

    Updated today

    Which Massachusetts travel nurse specialties pay the most right now. Each bar is the top weekly pay on open Massachusetts contracts in that specialty, sorted high to low.

    highest open weekly pay
    ICU
    $3,393
    RN First Assistant
    $3,084
    Nurse Supervisor
    $3,039
    Cath Lab
    $2,958
    Oncology
    $2,916
    Endoscopy
    $2,881
    CVOR
    $2,851
    See the full Massachusetts travel nurse salary breakdown
    Top weekly pay on open Advantis Massachusetts contracts in each specialty: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Each bar reflects the highest-paying open contracts in the specialty.

    What Makes Massachusetts Stand Out

    Massachusetts stands out for working conditions. It is the only state whose law sets a 1:1 baseline for ICU nurse staffing, meaning an ICU assignment is one patient per nurse, or two only when an acuity tool supports it, never more. For ICU and high-acuity travelers, that is a meaningful draw. Boston anchors one of the densest academic-medical markets in the world, with teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers, and nominal RN wages rank among the highest in the country. With the state's RN supply running healthy, most contracts open through turnover rather than a shortage. On licensing, Massachusetts enacted the compact but has not yet implemented it, so travelers still hold a Massachusetts license for now, applying through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing; the Massachusetts RN licensing page covers the steps.

    Hospitals Adding Travelers Across Massachusetts

    Advantis places travel RNs at more than 100 partner facilities across Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester, and Springfield. The presence reaches more than 80 communities statewide, part of a nursing workforce of more than 75,000 registered nurses.

    Newton-Wellesley Hospital USN #7 MA '26

    273 beds · Newton, MA

    Hiring now ER Labor and Delivery Oncology Operating Room

    A 273-bed hospital serving Newton, MA, with maternity and newborn care, along with an academic teaching affiliation.

    Berkshire Medical Center Teaching

    300 beds · Pittsfield, MA

    Hiring now ER Labor and Delivery Oncology Operating Room

    Based in Pittsfield, MA, a 300-bed medical center with maternity and newborn care, plus teaching-hospital status.

    Boston Medical Center Magnet

    514 beds · Boston, MA

    Hiring now ER ICU Med Surg Operating Room

    A 514-bed medical center in Boston, MA, with acute inpatient and surgical care, plus Level I trauma care.

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Magnet

    766 beds · Boston, MA

    Hiring now ER Oncology Operating Room

    A 766-bed teaching hospital serving Boston, MA, with transplant services, along with Level I trauma designation.

    Salem Hospital Level III Trauma

    212 beds · Salem, MA

    Hiring now ER Labor and Delivery Med Surg Operating Room

    A 212-bed hospital in Salem, MA, providing Level III trauma care, labor and delivery, and pediatric services.

    NSMC Salem Hospital USN #9 MA '26

    212 beds · Salem, MA

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    The North Shore's largest provider, this 212-bed Salem hospital ranks #9 in Massachusetts by U.S. News.

    Good to Know

    What to Know About Massachusetts Travel Work

    Do I need a Massachusetts license to travel there?
    For now, yes. Massachusetts enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact but has not yet implemented it, so travelers practically still need a Massachusetts license. Apply through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, and re-check compact status before you start, since this is changing. A ready license file is usually the difference between the start date you want and the one you get.
    What is the Massachusetts ICU staffing rule?
    Massachusetts is the sole state whose law sets a 1:1 baseline for ICU nurse staffing. An ICU assignment is one patient per nurse, or two simply when a certified acuity tool supports it, and never more than two. For high-acuity travelers, it can mean a more manageable load. Looking one level deeper than the metro name is where the real differences show.
    Which parts of Massachusetts hire the most travelers?
    Greater Boston carries the most volume through its dense network of teaching hospitals and Level I trauma centers, with Worcester and Springfield adding regional demand. The open specialties shift by area, so the live list is the clearest read on current work. With Boston-area housing priced out first, the contract's real value stops being a guess.
    Is travel demand steady in Massachusetts?
    Yes. Federal projections show the state's RN supply running healthy, so demand is driven by turnover and unit-level needs inside the large academic systems rather than a statewide shortage. The concentration of high-acuity centers keeps a steady flow of contracts open. Steadier demand means postings reward patience; watching the board for a fit beats rushing one.
    Where do travelers work day to day across Massachusetts?
    The market leans heavily on academic medical centers and Level I trauma hospitals in the Boston area, with regional and community hospitals in Worcester, Springfield, and beyond. That mix favors high-acuity and research-affiliated settings, especially for ICU and specialty RNs. Matching where you stay to where the facility sits matters more here than in compact metros.