Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Boston, MA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse - Stepdown, travel assignment in Boston, MA, starting 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks, 12-hour shifts in a hospital setting, with 36 guaranteed hours per week and a pay range of $2,477 to $2,613 per week.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,477–$2,613 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour shifts (day/night rotation)
- Location: Boston, MA (travel assignment)
- Setting: Hospital stepdown unit with IMCU/MedSurg mix

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care for stepdown patients with complex medical needs, including neuro, cardiology, and MedSurg cases.
- Monitor vital signs and telemetry, interpret rhythm strips, and respond to emergent rhythm changes; telemetry testing on day 1.
- Administer medications, manage IVs and airway support (including trachs and chronic vents), and perform auto med dispensing as required.
- Collaborate with physicians, RNs, and the multidisciplinary team to develop and update individualized care plans; participate in rounds and care planning.
- Deliver patient and family education, discharge planning, and ensure accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of patient safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance in a high-acuity unit with a typical 1:3 IMCU ratio (and 1:4–1:4.5 for MedSurg patients).

Requirements
- Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program (ADN or BSN)
- Licensure: Current, unrestricted RN license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain)
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Experience: Minimum 1 year IMCU experience plus 2+ years of recent MedSurg and Telemetry; neuro care, myocardial infarctions, and tracheostomy care experience required
- Skills: Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; experience with auto med dispensing; able to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel support and 24/7 recruiter assistance throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Extension opportunities at the end of the assignment
- Housing assistance available
- Competitive weekly pay and ongoing assignment support

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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.
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