Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Salem, MA
First Connect Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Location: Salem, MA

Order ID: MGB-25849 | Job Type: Long Term Assignment (LTA)

Assignment Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and adaptable ICU RN for a 13-week assignment at Salem Hospital, a Level III Trauma Center. This role is specifically for the Night Shift and requires a professional comfortable with high-acuity patient care as well as floating to Medical/Surgical units when needed.

• Schedule: 19:00 – 07:30 (Nights) | Every Other Weekend (EOW)

Unit Details: S-Dav6 - ICU

The Intensive Care Unit at Salem Hospital is a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU (MICU) providing care for a diverse adult patient population.

• Common Diagnoses: Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, GI Bleed, DKA, Renal Failure, Cardiogenic Shock, and severe Psychiatric/Substance Abuse conditions.
• Support: Attendings and Residents are present on-unit 24/7.
• Ratios: * ICU: 1:1 or 1:2 (based on acuity).
  • Floating: 1:4 or 1:5 (when supporting Med/Surg units).
• EMR: EPIC

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: * 3+ years of general ICU experience required.
  • 2+ years of continuous work experience in a single location (preferably a MICU).
  • Proven competency in reading Telemetry strips.
• Licensure & Certifications: * Active Massachusetts RN License.
  • BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Floating Policy: Required. Must be willing to float to Medical/Surgical units (ratios up to 1:5).

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill patients in a 20-bed MICU environment.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with the 24/7 on-site medical team (Residents/Attendings) to manage complex patient needs.
• Maintain accurate electronic health records using the EPIC system.
• Remain flexible to float to Med/Surg units to support hospital staffing needs as required.