Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Salem, MA
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Rotating

We are currently seeking an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in medical/surgical nursing, with a focus on critical care. This position requires flexibility in scheduling, including nights and every other weekend, with options for 36 or 48 hours per week.

Unit Overview

Our ICU is a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), providing care for a diverse range of adult patients. Common diagnoses include:

• Substance Abuse/Overdose
• Severe Psychiatric Conditions
• Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
• Sepsis
• Gastrointestinal Bleed
• Respiratory Failure
• Cardiac Arrest
• Renal Failure
• Cardiogenic Shock

Attending physicians and residents are present in the ICU 24 hours a day, ensuring comprehensive care for our patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry data; must be able to read tele strips.
• Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Float to medical/surgical units when required, managing a patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 with high acuity, and up to 4 or 5 patients when floating.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of continuous experience in a Medical/Surgical ICU.
• Active registered nurse license in Massachusetts.
• Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Telemetry competency is required.

Additional Information

• Floating to medical/surgical units is required.
• Free on-site parking available.
• Charting system used: EPIC.

We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals ready to make a difference in the lives of our patients. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply.