Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Worcester, MA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse in the Critical Care Float Pool at a top medical center in Worcester, Massachusetts (zip code 01655). This travel nursing job offers hands-on experience across surgical, cardiac, trauma, medical, and neuro ICUs, caring for adult and geriatric patients. Discover Worcester’s vibrant healthcare community, rich history, and beautiful parks while making a difference in critical care.

Estimated weekly salary: $2,360 - $2,420 (based on experience and qualifications)

ICU Nurse Job Details

• Location: Worcester, MA 01655 (Massachusetts nursing jobs)
• Setting: Critical Care Float Pool – ICU
• Contract Type: Travel nurse contract
• Start Date: December 30, 2025
• End Date: March 31, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend/Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Float Requirement: All ICU units

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (required for Worcester healthcare jobs)
• Minimum 3 years of recent ICU nursing experience (5+ years in Level 1 Trauma facility preferred)
• Previous charge nurse experience (required)
• Level 1 Trauma facility experience (required)
• EPIC charting system experience (preferred)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
• NIHSS and TCAR certifications (preferred)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Must pass Tele exam during orientation (passing score: 80%)

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in multiple ICU specialties: surgical, cardiac, trauma, medical, and neuro
• Float between ICU units, adapting to diverse patient needs and protocols
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment: arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, ICP monitoring, IABP, LVAD/RVAD
• Administer emergency medications, blood products, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and social services
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC
• Complete orientation and required modules prior to and during assignment
• Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
• Work every other weekend and holiday shifts as scheduled

Ready to join a leading healthcare team in Worcester, MA? Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract and take the next step in your critical care nursing career!

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