Travel Registered Nurse Stepdown Job

Healthforce; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

13-week assignment

12-hour night shifts

Travel assistance

Credentialing support

Recruiter support

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Boston, MA. The role covers an inpatient IMCU/step-down unit with 36 guaranteed hours per week on 12-hour night shifts, including every-other weekend and holiday. Start date is 11/30/2026, with telemetry-focused care and ventilator/tracheostomy experience valued.

Requirements include an active MA RN license and BLS. This is a travel assignment with recruiter support and onboarding assistance to facilitate

Qualifications

• Current MA RN license required.
• Telemetry reading and interpretation proficiency required.
• Experience in IMCU/step-down and medsurg/burn units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to step-down patients in IMCU/step-down settings.
• Monitor patients with complex medical needs and respond to clinical changes.
• Administer medications using automated dispensing systems and verify accuracy.
• Read, interpret, and respond to telemetry rhythm strips; perform telemetry assessment.
• Collaborate with physicians and the care team to coordinate patient care.
• Document nursing assessments, plans, interventions, and outcomes in the medical record.
• Ensure patient safety and infection control adherence.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Telemetry analysis

Inpatient step-down

Nursing care

Tools

Automated dispensing systems

Job description

Overview

Travel Registered Nurse - Stepdown in Boston, MA. Start date 11/30/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment. Guaranteed hours 36 per week with a 12-hour shift schedule (nights), including every-other weekend and every-other holiday. This inpatient step-down unit supports a mix of IMCU, neurology, and medsurg patients, including care for chronic vents and trachs. Responsibilities include telemetry monitoring and automated medication dispensing, with the ability to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips. Telemetry testing occurs on day 1. Active RN license in Massachusetts and BLS certification are required.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 2,623.00 to 2,824.00 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights; every-other weekend and every-other holiday
• Start date: 11/30/2026
• Setting: inpatient step-down unit with IMCU, neurology, and medsurg patient care

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to step-down patients in an IMCU/step-down setting, including neurology and medsurg cases
• Monitor patients with complex medical needs and respond promptly to clinical changes
• Administer medications using automated dispensing systems and verify accuracy
• Read, interpret, and respond to telemetry rhythm strips; perform the telemetry assessment as part of patient monitoring
• Collaborate with physicians, allied health professionals, and unit leadership to coordinate care
• Document nursing assessments, plans, interventions, and patient outcomes in the medical record
• Ensure patient safety, infection control, and adherence to established protocols

Requirements

• Current RN license in good standing in Massachusetts
• Minimum experience: 1 year IMCU experience plus 2+ years recent medsurg and tele experience; neuro care, MIs, and trachs required
• Proficiency with telemetry interpretation; able to perform telemetry rhythm strip analysis
• Experience with automated medication dispensing systems
• BLS certification required
• Ability to work in a high-acuity inpatient step-down unit and manage patients with complex medical needs
• Telemetry test on day 1

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours
• 13-week assignment
• 12-hour night shifts with every-other weekend/holiday
• Dedicated support from a traveling healthcare recruiter
• Travel assistance and resources to facilitate onboarding and credentialing
• Ongoing assignment support throughout the contract

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.