Critical Care Registered Nurse | Boston, Massachusetts

A specialized opportunity is available for experienced Registered Nurses with a focus in Intensive Care to provide critical care support in a Level III Trauma Center ICU. This contract role is located in Boston, Massachusetts, offering an immersive environment in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU that handles complex adult cases including substance abuse, psychiatric emergencies, diabetic keto acidosis, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock.

Qualifications / Desired Experience:

• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• Minimum of 2 years continuous adult ICU experience, preferably in Medical ICU (MICU).
• Proficiency in telemetry monitoring and interpreting tele strips is mandatory.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Ability to float to medical/surgical units managing up to 4-5 patients.
• Experience working with electronic medical records, specifically EPIC.

Schedule / Hours:

• Nights and every-other-weekend shifts available.
• 36 or 48-hour shifts with floating required.
• Rotating day shifts involved (7am-7pm, 11am-11pm, or 7pm-7am).
• Night shifts are fixed without rotation.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to critically ill medical patients.
• Collaborate with attending physicians and residents present 24/7 to coordinate care plans.
• Manage patient conditions ranging from respiratory failure to cardiogenic shock.
• Maintain a nurse-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 for high acuity, and 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to med/surg units.
• Utilize EPIC for accurate and timely documentation.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary on-site parking.
• Dynamic environment in a large, community-based hospital with diverse patient populations.
• Exposure to comprehensive adult medical and surgical care.

About the Location: Boston is renowned for its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and world-class healthcare institutions. The city's blend of innovative medical facilities with a strong community focus provides excellent professional growth opportunities combined with a lively urban lifestyle.

This position is a contract opportunity requiring commitment to both night and floating shifts in a fast-paced ICU setting. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to provide expert care in a dynamic ICU environment, apply today to advance your critical care nursing career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.