Travel IMCU Registered Nurse - $2,825 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Boston, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$43/hrInternship
Job Summary
IMCU (Intermediate Care Unit) Nurse in a facility providing post-operative cardiac surgery care. This position involves caring for patients who have recently undergone complex cardiac procedures, including coronary artery bypass grafts and valve repairs, as they transfer from intensive care. The role prepares patients for discharge to home or rehabilitation facilities as early as postoperative day four, while also managing thoracic surgery and cardiology patients.
Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive patient care
- Monitoring post-op cardiac patients
- Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team
Qualifications
- 2 years of experience
- Valid MA license
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the AHA (American Heart Association)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification from the AHA
- EPIC electronic health record experience
- Must be separated from the facility's organization for at least 6 months
- Must be non-local to be considered
Schedule
- 12-hour rotating shifts
- Minimum of 36 hours per week
- Start date: 09/28/2026
- End date: 12/26/2026
Unit Details
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: approximately 3:1 to 4:1 during the day and 4:1 to 5:1 overnight
- Support staff includes PCTs and unit clerks working across shifts
- Parking options available with costs up to $43/day; public transportation accessible
Benefits
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits