- Specialty
- PCU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/28/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Intermediate Care for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Intermediate Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
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.
Job Details
- Shift Time: Rotating shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Qualifications: Requires 2 years of experience, valid MA license, BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications from the AHA (American Heart Association), and EPIC electronic health record experience.
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours/week.
- Responsibilities include providing comprehensive patient care, monitoring post-op cardiac patients, and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
- The unit maintains nurse-to-patient ratios of approximately 3:1 to 4:1 during the day and 4:1 to 5:1 overnight, with support staff including PCTs and unit clerks working across shifts.
- Candidate must be separated from the facility's organization for at least 6 months and be non-local to be considered.
- Parking options are available with costs up to $43/day; public transportation is accessible.
- Start date: 09/28/2026.
- End date: 12/26/2026.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- 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
Cross Country Job ID #1307308. 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: Registered Nurse / Intermediate Care Unit
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus