Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Salem, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel opportunity in Salem, MA — 13-week MICU contract at a Level III Trauma Center. Ideal for experienced critical care RNs with 2+ years of adult ICU experience, Massachusetts RN license, ACLS/BLS, and Epic EMR proficiency. Travel nursing Salem, MA | Massachusetts nursing jobs | ICU RN jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Salem, MA 01970 (North Shore / easy access to Boston)
• Contract: 13 weeks (May 17, 2026 – August 15, 2026)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (Critical Care / MICU)
• Setting: Level III Trauma Center – 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU (MICU)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour nights (rotating days/evenings/nights and every other weekend as needed)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 – $2,130
• Charting System: Epic EMR (experience preferred)
• Perks: Free on-site parking; experience historic Salem, coastal North Shore

Required Qualifications (ICU RN / Travel Nurse)

• Minimum 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience (Medical ICU / MICU preferred)
• Active Massachusetts RN license required by start date
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Telemetry competency: ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Experience floating to Medical/Surgical units (may care for up to 4–5 patients when floated)
• Strong critical thinking, clinical assessment, and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Experience with Epic EMR or similar electronic charting systems preferred

Key Responsibilities (Critical Care RN / MICU Nurse)

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill adult patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, DKA, GI bleed, renal failure, cardiogenic shock, severe psychiatric conditions, and substance overdose
• Continuously monitor and interpret telemetry, respond to acute changes, and escalate care appropriately
• Administer medications and titrate IV drips per protocol; manage advanced hemodynamic support as indicated
• Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, and the multidisciplinary ICU team in a 24/7 critical care environment
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed while maintaining safe patient ratios (up to 4–5 patients when floated)
• Document accurately and efficiently using Epic EMR; complete required clinical documentation and handoffs
• Follow hospital policies, safety protocols, and evidence-based critical care practices

Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Advance your critical care career with a travel ICU RN assignment at a Level III Trauma Center
• Gain experience in a busy 20-bed MICU with diverse adult pathology
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel nurses in Massachusetts
• Enjoy Salem's historic charm, coastal views, and proximity to Boston and the North Shore

Ready to take the next step in your ICU nursing career? Apply now to join a dedicated critical care team in Salem, MA. This is an excellent travel nursing opportunity for experienced ICU RNs, MICU nurses, and critical care RNs seeking short-term contracts in Massachusetts. Apply now to be considered for this ICU RN job!

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