Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local-pay option

Job summary

HealthForce Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Stepdown travel assignment in Boston, MA. The 13-week contract runs with 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour DN rotation shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Start date is 11/02/2026, with IMCU and medsurg high-acuity cases and vent/trach care as needed. Telemetry monitoring, high-level nursing assessment, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active RN license to practice in the applicable state or eligibility.
• 1+ year IMCU/stepdown experience preferred.
• Experience with telemetry monitoring and high-acuity medsurg cases.
• Proficient in documentation and patient/family education.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to IMCU/stepdown patients.
• Monitor telemetry rhythms and respond to changes; administer meds.
• Collaborate with the team to revise patient care plans and ensure safety.
• Manage vent and trach care, neuro checks, and post-op needs.
• Maintain infection control and accurate documentation.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Critical thinking

Communication

RN patient care

Education

RN license required

Tools

Telemetry systems

Auto-dispense systems

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse, Stepdown opportunity in a hospital setting in Boston, MA. This travel assignment starts on 11/02/2026 and runs for 13 weeks, with 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour shifts (DN rotation, including weekends and holidays). The unit supports IMCU, neurology, and medsurg patients, with a mix of high-acuity cases including chronic vents and trachs. Weekly pay ranges from $2,561 to $2,684, with a local-pay policy for nearby residents.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,561–$2,684 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour shifts with DN rotation; weekends and holidays included
• Start date: 11/02/2026
• Local vs travel pay policy: local residents within 50 miles receive a local rate ($10 less than posted bill rate)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct, evidence-based nursing care to IMCU/stepdown patients, including neurology and medsurg cases with high acuity
• Monitor patients continuously, interpret telemetry rhythms, and respond to rhythm changes; administer medications via auto-dispense systems
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to develop and revise patient plans, document care, and ensure safety and comfort
• Manage complex needs such as vent and tracheostomy care, neuro checks, and post-operative or medically complex conditions
• Maintain accurate documentation, infection control practices, and adherence to unit protocols; participate in patient and family education

Requirements

• Current RN license to practice in the applicable state (or eligibility for the assignment)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year IMCU experience and 2+ years recent medsurg and telemetry experience; neuro care, myocardial infarctions, and trach care required
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; telemetry test on day 1
• Auto medication dispensing experience
• Comfortable caring for high-acuity patients and adapting to a fast-paced, 27-bed unit with a 1:3 to 1:4 patient ratio

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed weekly hours and a defined 13-week contract
• Direct support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
• Competitive weekly pay in the stated range
• Clear assignment details, including shift schedule and start date
• Local-pay option available for eligible nearby applicants