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MICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Salem, MA | 13-Week Night Shift Contract

Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) team as a Travel Registered Nurse in Salem, Massachusetts, caring for critically ill adults at a Level III Trauma Center. This 13-week ICU travel nursing assignment offers consistent night shifts, 1:1 or 1:2 patient ratios, and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced attending physicians and residents in a 20-bed medical/surgical ICU. Salem is a vibrant coastal community known for its historic character, waterfront atmosphere, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the Greater Boston area.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse
• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Start Date: November 29, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 27, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 36- or 48-hour scheduling may be available based on unit needs
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM; night shift does not rotate
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Patient Assignment: Typically 1:1 or 1:2 for high-acuity patients
• Documentation: Epic
• Floating: Required to medical/surgical units, with typical assignments of 1:4 or 1:5

MICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of continuous adult MICU or ICU nursing experience
• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry and dysrhythmias
• Strong critical-care assessment, prioritization, and emergency response skills
• Willingness and ability to float to medical/surgical units as assigned
• Comfort caring for a broad adult patient population in a high-acuity environment

Medical ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a 20-bed medical/surgical ICU
• Manage patients with conditions including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, overdose, and complex psychiatric diagnoses
• Perform ongoing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and initiate timely interventions
• Interpret telemetry and respond appropriately to dysrhythmias and other emergent cardiac changes
• Administer medications and therapies safely while monitoring patient response
• Collaborate with attending physicians, residents, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Epic
• Float to medical/surgical units when needed and provide safe care for assignments of approximately 1:4 to 1:5
• Support a patient-centered environment through clear communication with patients, families, and care team members

Apply now for this Medical ICU travel nursing opportunity in Salem, Massachusetts, and join a collaborative critical-care team near Greater Boston.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.