Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Overview
Registered Nurse - Stepdown, travel assignment in Boston, MA, United States. Start date October 5, 2026 for a 14-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $2,717 to $2,752, with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 12-hour nights, with every-other weekend and holiday coverage. Setting: hospital unit with IMCU/stepdown responsibilities and a mix of neuro, medicine, and cardiology patients.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,717–$2,752 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights (every other weekend and holiday)
- Start date: October 5, 2026
- Local rate option: Talent residing within 50 miles of the facility will be at a local rate; the local rate is $10 less than the posted bill rate

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for stepdown IMCU, neurology, and medsurg patients with complex medical needs, including chronic vents and trachs
- Monitor patients and interpret telemetry rhythms; respond to rhythm changes and alarms promptly
- Administer medications using auto-dispensing systems; document accurately and ensure safety in medication administration
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other team members to implement and adjust individualized care plans
- Assess pain, neuro status, oxygenation, and overall patient safety; assist with airway management as needed
- Document in the electronic health record and maintain clear, concise communication with the care team

Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Minimum 1 year IMCU experience plus 2+ years of recent medsurg and telemetry experience; neuro care, myocardial infarctions (MI), and tracheostomy care required
- Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; telemetry testing on day 1
- Experience with auto-medication dispensing systems or capable of learning system-specific workflows
- Comfort working in a high-acuity stepdown unit on a 12-hour night shift schedule

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours per week
- Weekly pay in a standard range of $2,717–$2,752
- Local rate option for candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility (local rate is $10 less than the posted rate)
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Travel-focused recruitment and scheduling assistance

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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.