American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical Stepdown/IMCU position requiring Level 1 Trauma Center stepdown experience and prior travel assignment history.
Details
- Surgical Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) within a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital setting
- 38-bed unit caring for post-operative patients transferred from PACU or SICU
- Patient population includes cardiothoracic, vascular, neurosurgery, trauma, and transplant surgical patients
- Patient ratios average 1:3 or 1:4, with 1:4-5 for MedSurg patients
- Night shift schedule: 12-hour shifts, 7p-7:30a, 36 hours per week
- Every other weekend and every other holiday required
- Uses automated medication dispensing systems
Requirements
- Active MA RN license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience required
- Surgical stepdown experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center required
- IMCU/Stepdown unit experience required
- More than 1 previous travel assignment required
- Tertiary facility experience preferred
- Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
- Must pass telemetry test and critical care medication test on day one
Additional Information
- Provide intermediate-level nursing care to post-surgical patients across multiple specialties
- Previous permanent staff at this facility are not eligible for this traveler position
- Candidates residing less than 50 miles from the facility are considered local
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry - Stepdown
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.
Travel Stepdown RN - $2,927 per week in boston at Unknown Company
- Typical pay
- $85,280–$132,233
For context, most registered nurses earn between $85,280–$132,233 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.