Travel ICU RN - $2,481 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Burns/Surgical ICU RN for a 13-week rotating assignment requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a minimum of 1 year of travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Burn ICU of a hospital caring for adult complex surgical patients including burns, as well as acutely ill medical patients (both SICU and MICU-type)
• Thermal burn patients currently make up a minority (less than 10%) of the unit's caseload
• Closed ICU model with a multispecialty care team including APPs as primary providers, supported by admitting surgical teams, consultants, residents, and 24/7 in-house attending ICU physicians
• 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night shift schedule
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required at time of consideration; no pending or conditional licenses accepted
• Both NURSYS and Board of Nursing verification required for nursing license
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support within a closed ICU model alongside APPs, residents, and attending physicians
• Local candidates must reside at least 60 miles from Boston, MA to qualify for standard travel rate
• RTO must be identified prior to consideration for the assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-735264. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Surgical ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.