Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Adult Medical/Surgical ICU in Salem, MA

Apply for a travel ICU nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts, providing high-acuity care in a 20-bed adult Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit within a Level III Trauma Center. This 13-week travel assignment offers consistent night shifts, 24/7 provider coverage, and the opportunity to care for a diverse adult patient population while strengthening your critical care nursing expertise.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360-$2,480
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 15, 2026
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; every other weekend required
• Patient Assignment: Typically 1:1 or 1:2 for high-acuity ICU patients
• Floating: Required, primarily to Medical/Surgical units with assignments of approximately 1:4 to 1:5
• Charting System: EPIC
• Healthcare Setting: 20-bed adult Medical/Surgical ICU within a Level III Trauma Center

ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience, preferably in a Medical ICU or Medical/Surgical ICU setting
• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Demonstrated telemetry competency and the ability to accurately interpret telemetry strips
• Ability to float to Medical/Surgical units and care for patients with varied acuity
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and critical-thinking skills

ICU Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill adult patients in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Care for patients with conditions including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, overdose, and severe psychiatric comorbidities
• Monitor hemodynamic status, recognize changes in patient condition, and promptly escalate concerns
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and other changes in patient status
• Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families
• Safely administer medications, perform treatments, and document patient care accurately in EPIC
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, patient-centered nursing care

Travel Nursing in Salem, Massachusetts

Located on Massachusetts’ scenic North Shore, Salem offers a distinctive blend of coastal beauty, historic character, vibrant cultural attractions, and convenient access to Boston. The area provides an engaging setting for travel nurses and other healthcare professionals who enjoy walkable neighborhoods, waterfront views, and year-round dining and entertainment.

Apply now for this Massachusetts travel nursing opportunity and join an experienced critical care team in Salem!

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.