Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU RN Nights and EOW (Every Other Weekend)

Location: Salem, Massachusetts
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Level III Trauma Center
• 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Patient diagnoses include Substance Abuse/Overdose, severe Psychiatric conditions, DKA, Sepsis, GI bleed, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, Renal Failure, Cardiogenic Shock
• Attendings and Residents present 24/7

Schedule & Floating

• Night shifts and every other weekend (EOW) shifts, 36 or 48 hours
• Floating required to Medical/Surgical units (up to 4-5 patients)
• Rotating shifts for day positions (7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a); night shift does not rotate
• RN to patient ratio:

  • ICU: 1:2 or 1:1 (high acuity)
  • Med/Surg (when floated): 1:4 or 1:5

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of continuous Adult ICU experience, preferably in MICU
• Must be able to read telemetry strips

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Massachusetts RN License
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS (American Heart Association only)

Required Competencies & Skills

• Telemetry competency required
• Experience with EPIC EMR system preferred

Required Health & Compliance Credentials

• Fit Test (N95 respirator) within 365 days of start date, updated annually
• MGB Medication Exam (80% passing within 365 days)
• MGB Advanced Dysrhythmia Exam (80% passing)
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
• TB screening within 3 months of start date (skin test or blood test)
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN Trace, National Sex Offender Check, and Exclusion Checks
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation
• Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination or immunity is strongly preferred
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred

Additional Requirements

• Floating to Med/Surg units required
• Must be able to work rotating day shifts if assigned to day positions
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with a diverse adult patient population in a Level III Trauma Center. The role requires strong critical care skills, telemetry competency, and flexibility with floating and shift rotations.