Posted 09/22/2026 · Job #520607
ICU RN- Gardner, Massachusetts
Job Description
Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Critical Care Opportunity in Gardner, MA
Join a dynamic intensive care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Gardner, Massachusetts. This critical care nursing job is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN who thrives in a fast-paced ICU/CCU setting and is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care in North Central Massachusetts. Gardner is a welcoming community with a small-town feel, convenient access to local amenities, and easy connections to surrounding towns and regional travel routes.
Healthcare Job Details
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Setting: Intensive Care Unit / Coronary Care Unit (ICU/CCU)
- Location: Gardner, MA 01440
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
- Hours per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 – $2,010
- Schedule: Every other weekend and every other holiday
Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Current Massachusetts RN license
- Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
- Previous telemetry experience required
- ICU experience preferred
- Med-surg experience preferred
- ACLS required upon hire, or active BLS with AHA ACLS obtained within 60 days of hire
- CCRN preferred
- Strong critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for critically ill patients
- Monitor cardiac rhythms, EKG changes, vital signs, and hemodynamic status
- Administer medications, IV therapy, vasoactive drips, anticoagulation, and thrombolytic therapy safely and accurately
- Care for ventilated and intubated patients, including suctioning, troubleshooting, and weaning support
- Interpret ABGs, pulse oximetry, and signs of impaired gas exchange
- Assist with invasive monitoring, arterial and central venous access, and critical care procedures
- Provide thorough documentation, patient education, and timely handoff reports
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team during daily rounds to coordinate the best possible care
- Support post-operative recovery and implement evidence-based protocols and bundles
- Promote patient safety, quality improvement, and a positive care environment
Apply now to explore this Travel ICU Registered Nurse opportunity in Gardner, Massachusetts, and join a healthcare team committed to excellence in critical care.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals are treated with respect and provided equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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