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Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg Job

HealthForce Healthcare
Cambridge, MA Contractor
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/25/2026
Overview

Registered Nurse – Med Surg, travel assignment in Cambridge, MA. Start date: 10/20/2026, duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,606–$2,662 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour days on a 2x3 schedule. Setting: hospital environment with Med/Surg duties and occasional floating as needed.

Key Highlights

  • Weekly pay: $2,606–$2,662 per week
  • Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
  • Contract duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 2x3 schedule
  • Start date: 10/20/2026
  • Setting: hospital Med/Surg unit; potential unit floating

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care for medical-surgical patients, including post-op general, orthopedics, GYN, and vascular procedures
  • Monitor cardiovascular rhythms and overall patient status; identify rhythms and respond per protocol (Q4 rhythm checks)
  • Administer prescribed meds and IV therapies (examples include heparin, TPN, Lasix, Cardizem non-titrating drips) and follow unit protocols for drips
  • Assess, plan, implement, and document care; anticipate changes in patient conditions and escalate as needed
  • Collaborate with the care team, coordinate with physicians, and participate in rounds; ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC)
  • Floating to other units as needed; no on-call requirement; adhere to weekend and holiday rotation

Requirements

  • Current Massachusetts RN license with active status; NURSYS verification pulled within the last week; must show all licenses (past and present)
  • BLS certification (American Heart Association required)
  • EPIC EMR experience; unit-specific familiarity with Med/Surg/Telemetry is preferred
  • 1–2 years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience; travel experience required
  • Strong assessment, critical thinking, and rhythm identification skills; ability to work in a fast-paced hospital setting
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season
  • Must provide 2 recent Manager/Supervisor references in a matching specialty
  • Must document prior travel experience; first-time travelers will not be considered
  • Driver’s license with address matching demographics; ability to work rotating shifts, including days rotating to nights if needed

Benefits and Support

  • Assignment support from dedicated clinical and recruiting teams, including 24/7 travel assistance
  • Potential for extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
  • Structured process for credentialing and onboarding; fast credentialing timelines where possible
  • Support for documentation and references to ensure a smooth onboarding process

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If you’re interested in other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC, apply through our hiring page at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply to explore additional travel nursing roles that match your skills and location preferences.

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.

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