Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Emergency Department Boarder Program in Boston, MA

Explore a 13-week Med/Surg RN travel nursing assignment in Boston, Massachusetts, caring for patients in a fast-paced emergency department boarder program.

Join a dynamic healthcare team as a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse supporting patients across hallway spaces and designated treatment bays. This travel nurse opportunity is ideal for an adaptable RN who is confident working across multiple care areas and brings excellent organization, mobility, assessment, and prioritization skills. Unlike a traditional inpatient unit, the emergency department boarder setting requires safe, efficient care in a high-volume environment with frequent patient movement and changing priorities.

Located in the heart of Boston, this Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity offers access to a vibrant healthcare community, historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, and scenic waterfront areas.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Specialty: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Med/Surg)
• Healthcare Setting: Emergency department boarder program
• Location: Boston, Massachusetts (Boston, MA)
• Start Date: November 8, 2026
• End Date: February 6, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating days and nights
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and every other holiday

Med/Surg RN Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• At least 1 year of travel nursing experience
• Experience in medical/surgical nursing, emergency department boarding, observation, or a comparable high-acuity healthcare setting
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, medication administration, and patient safety skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Comfort working in a high-volume emergency department environment with frequent patient movement and changing priorities
• Ability to complete required assignment credentialing and onboarding requirements

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients awaiting inpatient placement or continued evaluation in the emergency department
• Care for patients in hallway spaces and designated treatment bays while maintaining safety, dignity, and infection-control standards
• Perform focused and ongoing patient assessments, identify changes in condition, and escalate concerns promptly
• Administer medications and treatments accurately and document care in the electronic medical record
• Coordinate patient care across multiple areas by obtaining medications, supplies, and clinical resources as needed
• Collaborate with providers, ancillary departments, and inpatient teams to support efficient patient transitions
• Educate patients and families about care plans, treatments, and discharge or transfer instructions
• Prioritize nursing care effectively in a rapidly changing environment with high patient turnover

Apply now for this Med/Surg Registered Nurse travel contract and join a leading healthcare team in Boston, Massachusetts.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.