Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,009 per week

Overview Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts. Job Details Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 08/02/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Hours per week: 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Responsibilities Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to changes in patient condition Administer complex medications and treatments per approved critical care nursing techniques Operate and manage advanced life support equipment Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments Document conditions, reactions, and interventions in the medical record in a timely manner Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring (arterial lines, central venous pressure, pulmonary artery catheters) Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations Communicate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education Adhere to infection control protocols and regulatory standards Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes Perform other duties as assigned within scope Qualifications Required Qualifications One year of recent experience as an ICU RN Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations Current BLS (AHA/ARC) and ACLS (AHA/ARC) certifications Preferred Qualifications Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification TNCC, NIHSS certification Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position Summary The ICU Registered Nurse is responsible for providing comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit. This role encompasses assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life-support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams. The position requires strong critical care skills, advanced clinical judgment, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics in high-acuity settings. Essential Work Functions Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in patient condition Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques Operate and manage advanced life support equipment Ensure patient safety and comfort in high-acuity ICU environments Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations Communicate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures through ongoing education Adhere to infection control protocols Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards Benefits Highly competitive pay for travel professionals Medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage PTO after 1560 hours Life and short-term disability benefits 401(k) matching Refer-a-friend bonus program 24/7 recruiter support Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs Note This job description is provided for informational purposes and may be subject to change. Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fusion Medical Staffing