Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry in Cambridge, MA, United States. Start date: August 11, 2026. This 13-week travel assignment offers 36 guaranteed hours per week. Weekly pay range: $2,453 to $2,696. Shift: 12-hour nights (1900–0730), every other weekend with rotating holidays. This is a hospital setting under Healthforce Healthcare LLC. Telemetry and acute-care experience are required; no block scheduling.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,453–$2,696 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 1900–0730
- Start date: August 11, 2026
- Location: Cambridge, MA, United States
- Floating required: Yes
- Orientation: Hospital orientation followed by two shifts on the unit with a preceptor
- Licensure: Massachusetts RN license (active or conditional) with NURSYS verification

Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care on a Med Surg Telemetry unit for adults, including monitoring telemetry, administering medications (antibiotics, anticoagulants, blood products, Lasix, amiodarone), and infusions per physician orders
- Respond to acute changes in patient status; participate in code/rapid response as needed
- Perform bedside nursing tasks, including assessments, documentation in EPIC, IV therapy, and patient education
- Manage common diagnoses and conditions such as COPD, DM, CHF, Sepsis, pneumonia, and alcohol use disorders; coordinate care plans with the multidisciplinary team
- Ensure medication administration accuracy, charting, and reconciliation; utilize Pyxis, zebra scanners, bladder scanners, dopplers, and other unit equipment
- Float to related units as needed; maintain compliance with unit protocols and hospital orientation, with a preceptor during initial shifts

Requirements
- License: Massachusetts RN license active current or conditional; NURSYS verification pulled within the last 7 days
- Education: Registered Nurse with graduation from an approved RN program
- Experience: 1–2+ years in Med Surg or Telemetry within acute care
- Certifications: Current AHA BLS required; ACLS preferred
- Skills: Telemetry experience, EMR experience (EPIC preferred), ability to administer IV medications and blood products, and competence with common unit equipment
- Additional: Must work in a hospital setting, be able to float as needed, and have a valid driver’s license with address matching demographics
- Submission requirements: Up-to-date resume with 1–2+ years Med Surg/Telemetry, 2 recent MS/Tele Charge RN/Manager/Supervisor references, skills checklist, and MA RN license verification; RTO must be included at submission and not guaranteed after confirmation
- Other: Willing to accept first-time travelers; flu vaccine required during the season

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the engagement
- Extension opportunities and ongoing engagement options
- Nationwide assignments and access to housing resources

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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