Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN SICU - Surgical Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: SICU - Surgical Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit Surgical specialty is located in Boston. This position involves working in an 8-bed SICU caring for a variety of surgical patients, including transplant, hepatobiliary, and general surgery. The role requires adapting to a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per day, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid CPR certification from the American Heart Association, ACLS certification, 2-3 years of related work experience, experience in SICU and trauma or Level 1 Trauma experience, and Epic electronic health record experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: BILH coversheet required at time of submission. Start date: August 24, 2026, with assignments typically starting within 4 weeks for compliance. Orientation occurs weekly (every Monday barring a holiday). The facility employs a day/night rotating schedule, sharing shifts equally between days and nights, and every other weekend. All candidates must provide availability for interview at submission and present RTO (time off) requests at the time of application. Local travelers residing within 50 miles are not accepted. Parking can cost up to $43 per day.
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 #1292711. 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 / Intensive Care Unit Surgical
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
