Posted Jul 24, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
At a glance: what the posting states
Shift
PM/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week.
Weekends, holidays, call
Every other weekend required. Every other holiday required.
Hiring employer
American Traveler
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
About this role
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Boston, MA, requiring prior travel experience and strong independent telemetry interpretation skills. Acute Medical Surgical unit (Menino 6 East) in a hospital setting. 36-bed unit with a patient ratio of generally 1:4 or 1:5. PM/Night shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Every other weekend required. Every other holiday required. Epic EMR experience preferred. 13-week contract.
Requirements
Active MA RN license required
Current BLS certification required
Minimum 2+ years of acute care Med/Surg experience required
Prior travel/agency nursing experience required
Must be able to independently read and interpret telemetry rhythm strips
Must pass a telemetry test on Day 1 with a score of 85% or better
Two professional references required: at least one must be at the manager level or above and include a performance evaluation; one reference must be within the last 12 months and the other within the last 3 years; references from other travelers are not accepted
Valid driver's license required for consideration
Benefits
Top compensation packages
Free private housing or generous housing subsidy
Tax advantage plan
Comprehensive medical, dental and life insurance coverage
Weekly payroll
Referral bonuses
Licensure reimbursement
Travel allowances
About the employer
American Traveler
Staffing partner
Assignment workplace not listed.
American Traveler is a travel nursing staffing agency that places experienced registered nurses in temporary 13-week contract assignments at hospitals across multiple states. Assignments are located in diverse geographic settings, from Rapid City, SD, to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and Atlanta,…
What reviewers appreciate
+Diverse geographic assignment opportunities across multiple states
+Multiple clinical specialties available including ED, PCU/Med-Surg Telemetry, and OR
+Structured 13-week contracts with clearly defined shift patterns and hours
What reviewers flag
−On-call requirements including evening, overnight, and weekend call for certain assignments
−Floating required on a rotational basis at some assignments
−May be placed on call if unit census drops, creating schedule uncertainty
Boston blends world-class medicine with deep colonial history. Compact walkable neighborhoods like Back Bay and the South End sit beside the Charles River. Winters are real and housing is costly, but nurses gain access to America's premier healthcare corridor.
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