Travel ICU RN - $2,587 per week

Nlcamerican; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

American Traveler in Boston is seeking an experienced travel RN to join the ICU/SICU team at a major academic hospital. The role covers adult complex surgical patients, including burn cases, with rotating 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week.

Requirements include active MA RN license, BLS, 2+ years ICU and 1+ year travel nursing experience, and weekend/holiday rotation. The assignment starts Oct 18, 2026 for 13 weeks, with benefits including premium medical, dental, vision, life insurance,

Qualifications

• Active MA RN license required; conditional or pending licenses are not accepted.
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required.
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required.
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing within a multidisciplinary ICU team.
• Support admitting surgical teams, consultants, APPs, and critical care fellows.
• Cares for adult complex surgical patients including burn cases in SICU/MICU.
• Rotate through day/night shifts and weekends/holidays.

Skills

ICU experience

RN license

BLS certification

Job description

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: 10/18/2026
• 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: Oct 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 7

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical/Burn ICU position requiring active MA licensure and prior ICU and travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Burn ICU/Surgical ICU unit of a major academic hospital
• Cares for adult complex surgical patients including burn cases, along with acutely ill medical patients (both SICU and MICU-type)
• Thermal burn patients currently make up less than 10% of the unit's caseload
• Closed ICU model with a multispecialty care team including APPs, residents, and 24/7 in-house attending physicians
• 36 hours per week, day/night rotating shifts
• Requires working weekends and holidays
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required; conditional or pending licenses are not accepted
• BLS certification (AHA preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Minimum 1 year of travel nursing experience required
• Flu vaccine required with no religious or medical exemptions allowed
• Primary source verification of license/certification required within 30 days of start and upon expiration via NURSYS and BON

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing support within a collaborative, multidisciplinary ICU team
• Supports admitting surgical teams, consultants, APPs, and critical care fellows
• Local candidates must reside within 60 miles of the hospital and will be subject to a reduced pay rate
• Timekeeping is managed through UKG/Kronos
• Parking is not validated; public transportation or paid public parking lots are available nearby

American Traveler Job ID #P-757277. 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: Travel RN - Surgical 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.