Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Salem, Massachusetts
NSMC Salem Hospital

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

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

Job Description

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Shift: Nights and Every Other Weekend (36 or 48 hours)
• Floating Required: Yes, primarily to Medical/Surgical units (up to 4-5 patients)
• Unit: 20-bed Level III Trauma Center ICU (Medical/Surgical ICU)
• Patient Population: Adult patients with conditions such as Substance Abuse/Overdose, severe Psychiatric conditions, DKA, Sepsis, GI bleed, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, Renal Failure, Cardiogenic Shock
• RN to Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 for high acuity; 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to Med/Surg
• EMR System: EPIC
• Telemetry competency required (must be able to read tele strips)
• Rotating Shifts: Day shifts rotate between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a; night shift does not rotate
• On-site parking available

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience, preferably in MICU
• License: Active Massachusetts RN license (no conditional licenses accepted)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (American Heart Association only)
  • ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• Additional Requirements:

  • Telemetry competency
  • Ability to float to Med/Surg units
  • Must be able to read tele strips

Health and Compliance Requirements

• N95 Fit Test (within 365 days of start date, updated annually)
• MMR vaccination or proof of immunity
• Influenza vaccine (required during flu season, no exemptions)
• TB screening (skin test or blood test within 3 months of start date, updated if >6 month break)
• Health statement signed by MD/DO/NP/PA within 365 days of start date
• Hepatitis B vaccination or proof of immunity preferred
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years preferred
• Criminal background checks including Massachusetts CORI, SSN trace, National Sex Offender Check, and exclusion checks
• Respirator Medical Clearance Attestation
• Documentation of two references within 4 years (minimum one supervisor)
• Resume including past 7 years of work experience with city and state
• Skills checklist (must be completed within 1 year)

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Floating to other units is a mandatory part of the role.
• Must be able to work night shifts and every other weekend.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs looking for a travel opportunity in a Level III Trauma Center ICU with a diverse adult patient population.