American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Float
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Float Pool position in Boston, MA, requiring 4+ years of acute care experience and an active MA RN license.
Details
- Float pool position covering multiple units including Med/Surg Ortho/Urology/Neurology/GYN (30 beds), Cardiology/Telemetry (32 beds), Surgery (30 beds), and Cardio-Thoracic (16 beds)
- Average patient ratio of 5:1
- Telemetry monitoring is a core component of the role across units
- Meditech and Epic EMR systems used; Epic experience strongly preferred
- 12-hour day/night shifts, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend (EOW) and every other holiday (EOH) required
- Most Fridays will be required
- No specific schedule requests will be accommodated
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active MA RN license required
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Minimum 4+ years of recent acute care experience required
- Some stepdown experience required for night shift candidates
- Experience with Meditech IV management required
- Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry strips
- Must pass an on-site telemetry exam on Day 1 with a score of 84% or better (2 attempts allowed)
- Must have at least 1 recent, successful travel contract
- Psych experience highly preferred
- 5+ years of float pool experience preferred
- Driver's license (non-expired) required for consideration
- 2 professional references required: at least one must be manager-level or above and include a performance evaluation; one must be dated within the past 12 months and the other within the past 3 years; references from fellow travelers are not accepted
Additional Information
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
- Must pass the Relias Advanced Dysrhythmia Test (A or B) prior to submission; the test may only be taken twice
- No extended RTO; no more than 5 days of RTO may be requested for the duration of the contract
- Candidate must be able to adapt quickly to different units as part of the float pool
- Holiday coverage is required on assigned holidays
American Traveler Job ID #P-735781. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Med/Surg Float Pool
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.