Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown / IMCU | Boston, MA

Apply for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Boston, Massachusetts, caring for complex cardiac stepdown and intermediate-care patients in a Level I trauma center. This Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced telemetry RN who is confident managing cardiothoracic and vascular patients in a fast-paced 38-bed unit with strong nurse-to-patient ratios.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470-$2,600
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026-January 30, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Shift Pattern: Day and night rotation; 7:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.-7:30 a.m.
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday
• Patient Population: Postoperative and intermediate-care patients requiring cardiac stepdown monitoring
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:3, 1:4, or 1:4-5 for medical-surgical patients
• Location: On-site in Boston, Massachusetts (02118)

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure eligible for practice in Massachusetts
• At least 2 years of recent acute-care nursing experience
• Recent surgical stepdown or intermediate care unit (IMCU) experience in a Level I trauma center is required
• Demonstrated ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
• Experience with automated medication dispensing systems
• More than one previous travel nursing assignment
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Ability to complete telemetry and critical-care medication assessments on the first day
• Tertiary-care experience is preferred

Cardiac Stepdown RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients requiring cardiac stepdown and intermediate-level monitoring
• Care for patients recovering from cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant procedures
• Monitor, interpret, and respond appropriately to telemetry rhythms and changes in patient condition
• Perform focused and comprehensive nursing assessments, administer medications, and evaluate treatment outcomes
• Recognize clinical deterioration and collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate timely interventions
• Safely manage complex postoperative patients transferred from the PACU or surgical intensive care unit
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and promote continuity of care during patient handoffs
• Support a collaborative, patient-centered environment while maintaining high standards of safety and quality

About the Boston, Massachusetts Location

Boston’s 02118 area offers an engaging urban setting with convenient access to historic neighborhoods, diverse dining, cultural attractions, green spaces, and public transportation. Boston is an excellent destination for nurses seeking a rewarding Massachusetts travel nursing assignment combined with the energy and amenities of one of New England’s most vibrant cities.

Apply now to join this cardiac stepdown travel nursing team in Boston, MA.

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.