Overview
Registered Nurse – CCU (Cardiac Critical Care Unit) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Start date: 08/24/2026. Duration: 20 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,176–$2,358 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights. Setting: travel assignment in a hospital setting. Note: local residents within 50 miles are paid at a local rate, which is $10 less than the posted bill rate.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,176–$2,358 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 20 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts
- Start date: 08/24/2026
- Setting: hospital-based CCU travel assignment
- Local rate consideration: local residents within 50 miles receive the local rate ($10 less than posted rate)
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients on cardiac telemetry, interpret rhythm strips, and respond to rhythm changes per unit protocols
- Administer medications and support hemodynamic stability for high-acuity cardiac patients
- Provide ongoing patient assessment, implement care plans, and document in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other members of the care team to coordinate care
- Maintain strict infection control, patient safety, and comfort, adjusting interventions as patient condition evolves
- Adapt to occasional MICU overflow while maintaining high-quality CCU care and appropriate patient ratios (approximately 1:2 or 1:1)
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of previous critical care experience
- Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips; telemetry assessment on day 1
- ACLS certification required
- EPIC experience preferred; CCRN certification preferred
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel nurse support and credentialing assistance
- Onboarding and assignment-specific orientation
- Ongoing clinical and scheduling support throughout the assignment
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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.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.
- Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
- Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
- Local contract and per diem opportunities
- Short-term and 13-week travel assignments
Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
What Makes Healthforce Different
We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.
- Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
- Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
- Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
- Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings
We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals
Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.
- Quick submissions to open jobs
- Access to multiple job options at once
- Flexible assignment locations
- Ongoing support throughout your contract
Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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