Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,200 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Competitive salaries

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a placement in Boston, MA. The assignment runs 13 weeks with 36 hours per week on a rotating 12-hour shift, starting in October 2026.

Candidates must have a valid RN license, 1+ year of critical cardiac care, and experience with mechanical circulatory support devices; travel experience is preferred. The unit supports post‑operative cardiac patients with a 1:2 clinician to patient ratio and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and active state credentials.
• 1+ year of critical cardiac care experience required.
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support devices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to post-operative cardiac patients.
• Care for patients on devices such as MCS with rotating shifts.
• Support a 1:2 patient-to-clinician ratio on a 16-bed unit.

Skills

Critical cardiac care

MCS devices experience

Advanced heart failure management

Travel nurse experience

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in a cardiac intensive care environment. This position involves a rotating schedule with day and night shifts, supporting patients with multisystem failure and advanced heart failure. The candidate will be responsible for providing specialized critical care to post-operative cardiac surgical patients and those on mechanically circulatory support devices.

Job Details:

• Shift: Rotating, with 12-hour shifts.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, starting on 09/20/2026 and ending on 12/19/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid license/certificate verification, professional resume, and references; 1+ years of experience in critical cardiac care; experience with Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) devices highly preferred; expertise in advanced heart failure management required; travel experience preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
• Additional Information: Supports patients on impella, durable VAD, ecmo, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP); clinician to patient ratio is 1:2; unit has 16 beds and census.
• Submission Requirements: License and certificate verification, professional resume, professional references, MGB skills checklist, and candidate submission coversheet.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date: 2026-09-15

Cross Country Job ID #1303314. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the life. Let’s build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus