Travel ICU Registered Nurse - $2,333 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/07/2026
• 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: Jun 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac ICU (Ellison 9) position at a major academic medical center in Boston, requiring at least 2 years of Level 1 ICU experience with mechanical circulatory support and advanced heart failure expertise.

Details

• 16-bed Cardiac ICU unit within a large academic medical center in Boston, MA
• Patient population includes multisystem failure with a specialty focus on advanced heart failure and fresh post-op cardiac surgical patients
• Supports patients on mechanical circulatory support (MCS) devices including Impella, durable VAD, ECMO, and IABP
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• 36-hour weekly schedule with rotating day/night shifts
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Every other holiday (EOH) required
• Epic used for charting

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required — no pending or conditional licenses accepted
• BLS certification required (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of Level 1 ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support (MCS) highly preferred
• Expertise in advanced heart failure management required
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions accepted

Additional Information

• Candidates must provide proof of active MA licensure — verified through both NURSYS and BON
• Certifications must be AHA-issued only
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are eligible but will receive a reduced pay rate
• No validated parking available at this Boston location; public parking lots are available at a daily cost, and public transportation is recommended
• Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-704791. 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 - 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.