Travel

Registered Nurse

Cambridge, MA

ICU / IMCU Travel Nurse — Night Shift | Cambridge, MA

This 13-week contract places an experienced ICU nurse in a high-acuity cardiac and surgical critical care environment. The unit manages complex post-operative CT surgery patients and requires hands-on proficiency with mechanical circulatory support devices, including IABP and Impella.

Shift & Schedule

  • 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • 72 guaranteed hours biweekly (on-call hours not included)
  • Every-other-weekend rotation required
  • If working through the winter holiday season, 2 holidays are required

Clinical Scope

  • High-acuity ICU care with a focus on post-CT surgery patients
  • Management of IABP and Impella devices required
  • Float between ICU and IMCU as needed

Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar ICU/cardiac surgical setting
  • CT surgery nursing experience required
  • Mechanical circulatory support device experience (IABP, Impella) required
  • BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) — both required
  • Active RN license applicable to Massachusetts

Additional Details

  • Contract start: October 5, 2026
  • Orientation: Weekly
  • Scrubs: Any color accepted
  • Candidates must have a minimum 6-month gap from prior employment at this facility to be eligible