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Job description
Overview
Registered Nurse – Med Surg, travel assignment in Cambridge, MA. Start date: 10/20/2026, duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,606–$2,662 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour days on a 2x3 schedule. Setting: hospital environment with Med/Surg duties and occasional floating as needed.
Key Highlights
Weekly pay: $2,606–$2,662 per week
Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 2x3 schedule
Start date: 10/20/2026
Setting: hospital Med/Surg unit; potential unit floating
Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical patients, including post-op general, orthopedics, GYN, and vascular procedures
Monitor cardiovascular rhythms and overall patient status; identify rhythms and respond per protocol (Q4 rhythm checks)
Administer prescribed meds and IV therapies (examples include heparin, TPN, Lasix, Cardizem non-titrating drips) and follow unit protocols for drips
Assess, plan, implement, and document care; anticipate changes in patient conditions and elevate as needed
Collaborate with the care team, coordinate with physicians, and participate in rounds; ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
Floating to other units as needed; no on-call requirement; adhere to weekend and holiday rotation
Requirements
Current Massachusetts RN license with active status; NURSYS verification pulled within the last week; must show all licenses (past and present)
BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
EPIC EMR experience; unit-specific familiarity with Med/Surg/Telemetry is preferred
1–2+ years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience; travel experience required
Strong assessment, critical thinking, and rhythm identification skills; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting
Flu vaccine required during flu season
Must provide 2 recent Manager/Supervisor references in a matching specialty
Must document prior travel experience; first-time travelers will not be considered
Driver’s license with address matching demographics; ability to work rotating shifts, including days rotating to nights if needed
Benefits and Support
Assignment support from dedicated clinical and recruiting teams, including 24/7 travel assistance
Potential for extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
Structured process for credentialing and onboarding; fast credentialing timelines where possible
Support for documentation and references to ensure a smooth onboarding process
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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Worksite address
cambridge, MA, 02140, US
Who can apply
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