Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job

Healthforce; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel support

Team of recruiters

Cardiac CCU experience

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a hospital CCU in Boston, MA for a travel temporary assignment. This 13-week contract offers 40 hours per week with 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) and weekend/holiday coverage as needed.

Start date 11/02/2026 and opportunities for continued professional development in a cardiac-focused unit. You will provide direct cardiac-critical care, monitor hemodynamics and telemetry, and collaborate with the care team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of CCU/ICU experience
• ACLS certification required
• CCRNs and EPIC experience preferred
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; telemetry test on day 1
• Licensed to practice in MA or appropriate state

Responsibilities

• Provide direct cardiac-critical care in CCU
• Monitor hemodynamics and telemetry; interpret rhythm strips
• Administer medications and IV therapies; manage lines/devices
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and care team; participate in rounds
• Document care and outcomes in EHR; adhere to protocols and safety standards
• Maintain infection control and patient safety during high-acuity care

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Critical care

Education

RN license (MA)

ACLS certification

CCRN preferred

EPIC experience preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, CCU for a travel temporary assignment in Boston, MA. Start date 11/02/2026 for a 13-week contract with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Shift consists of 12-hour night coverage (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with weekend and holiday coverage as needed. The role is in a hospital setting with a strong cardiac focus and occasional MICU overflow, requiring critical care expertise and telemetry interpretation.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,820 to $3,021 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, with E/O weekend and holiday coverage
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Setting: hospital CCU with cardiac focus
• Assignment type: travel - temporary

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac-critical care patients in the CCU, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Monitor hemodynamics and telemetry; interpret rhythm strips and respond to abnormalities; telemetry test on day 1.
• Administer medications and IV therapies, manage lines and devices as ordered, and adjust care per evolving patient status.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and other members of the care team; participate in rounds and care planning.
• Document care and outcomes in the electronic health record; ensure adherence to unit protocols and safety standards.
• Maintain infection control practices, patient safety, and quality of care during high-acuity situations.

Requirements

• Experience: 2+ years of previous critical care experience
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required; CCRN and EPIC experience preferred
• Skills: Ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; capable of performing a telemetry test on day 1
• Setting: Comfortable working in a CCU with occasional MICU overflow and a patient ratio around 1:2 or 1:1
• Licensure/Education: Details not specified in the current notes; ensure licensure as appropriate for practice location and role

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed weekly hours and a clearly defined contract length
• Travel assignment with dedicated support
• Access to a team of recruiters for assignment-specific questions
• Cardiac-focused CCU environment with ongoing professional development opportunities

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.