Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult MICU | 13-Week Assignment in Salem, MA

Experienced ICU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in a high-acuity adult Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in Salem, Massachusetts. This on-site Massachusetts nursing opportunity is ideal for a critical care nurse who is confident caring for critically ill patients, interpreting telemetry strips, and collaborating with a 24-hour attending and resident team. Located on Massachusetts’s scenic North Shore, Salem offers historic character, a vibrant waterfront setting, and convenient access to the greater Boston area.

Travel ICU Nursing Job Details

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360-$2,480
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks, from November 15, 2026, through February 13, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Unit: 20-bed adult Medical/Surgical ICU within a Level III Trauma Center
• Patient-to-Nurse Ratios: Typically 1:2 or 1:1 for high-acuity ICU assignments; 1:4 or 1:5 when floating to Medical/Surgical units
• Documentation: EPIC electronic medical record (EMR)
• Additional Information: Floating to Medical/Surgical units is required. Complimentary on-site parking is available.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent, continuous adult ICU experience, preferably in a MICU or Medical/Surgical ICU setting
• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
• Ability to accurately interpret telemetry strips and demonstrate advanced dysrhythmia knowledge
• Comfort caring for a broad adult critical-care population and floating to Medical/Surgical units
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Travel ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill adult patients in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Manage patients with conditions including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), gastrointestinal bleeding, overdose, and other complex medical and surgical diagnoses
• Monitor cardiac rhythms, recognize dysrhythmias, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Deliver 1:1 or 1:2 care for high-acuity ICU patients while maintaining safe, evidence-based nursing practice
• Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, and the interdisciplinary care team available around the clock
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed and safely care for up to four or five patients in that setting
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in EPIC
• Support a culture of compassionate care, clinical excellence, and patient safety

Apply now to join this Salem, Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity and advance your ICU nursing career on the North Shore.

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.