Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Salem, MA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,200/weekOverview
- Start Date11/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Medical in a Level III Trauma Center. This position involves providing care for adult patients with complex diagnoses such as substance overdose, severe psychiatric conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock. The role requires floating across medical and surgical units, with a focus on adult intensive care. Candidates must have proven experience in adult ICU settings and be proficient in telemetry.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shifts with all day positions scheduled typically from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM; night shifts do not rotate.
- Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; two or more years of continuous adult ICU experience, preferably in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU); at least 2 years of experience in the same location; telemetry competency.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Float: Float: Float rotation may be required, mostly across medical and surgical units, with patient loads up to 4 or 5.
- Additional Information: The unit is a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) caring for adult patients with various critical conditions. The facility employs electronic medical records (EMR) using EPIC. The role involves working with attending physicians and residents in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Salem, MA
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Best known for the witch trials that took place in 1692, Salem is sure to bewitch you with its seaside charm, its maritime history and spellbinding beauty. Follow the Red Line along the sidewalks to navigate your journey through historic sites, including the Witch Trial Memorial, the Old Burying Point Cemetery and more. Discover serenity by the sea on the beaches of Salem Willows. The Bewitched statue, the Witch Museum and the Witch Dungeon conjure up diverse takes on witchery through history.
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