ICU RN
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

ICU RN Travel Position - Salem, Massachusetts

Position Details

• Specialty: RN ICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Shift: Nights and Every Other Weekend (EOW), 36 hours per week
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU (Level III Trauma Center)
• Patient Population: Adult patients with conditions such as substance abuse/overdose, severe psychiatric conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock
• Floating: Required to Medical/Surgical units (up to 4-5 patients)
• RN to Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 for high acuity; 1:4 or 1:5 when floated
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Massachusetts
• MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit (2 years of experience)
• MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg experience

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Facility Type: Complex community hospital with 400+ beds including Med Surg, ICU, and Maternity units
• Shift Rotation: Night shift does not rotate; day shifts rotate between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a if needed
• Parking: Free on-site parking available

Summary

This travel ICU RN role requires a minimum of 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience with strong telemetry skills. The position involves night shifts and every other weekend coverage in a busy 20-bed MICU with floating responsibilities to medical/surgical units. Candidates must hold an active Massachusetts RN license and current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications. Comprehensive health screenings, background checks, and facility-specific competency exams are mandatory prior to start. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.