ICU/CCU/Critical Care RN in Salem, Massachusetts
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Salem, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,250/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
This job pays about $62.50/hour — 24% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts right now
- 1,509 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 138 of them in Salem.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $109/hour, median $63.72/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Massachusetts: $50.27/hour ($104,562/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($80.90/hour across 170 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Take on a 13-week travel assignment as an adult intensive care registered nurse in Salem, Massachusetts. You will care for critically ill adults with conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac arrest, renal failure, cardiogenic shock, DKA, overdose, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The assignment is scheduled for 12-hour night shifts with a 36-hour weekly commitment and requires floating to medical-surgical units when needed. Nurses should have at least two years of continuous MICU experience, telemetry competency, an active Massachusetts RN license, and current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications. EPIC experience is used for charting, and free on-site parking is available.
Weather:
Expect crisp, cool conditions with a mix of comfortable daytime temperatures, chilly evenings, colorful foliage, and occasional rain. Layers and a light waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the area.
Fun Things To Do:
• History: Explore Salem’s historic downtown and waterfront.
• Arts and Culture: Visit local museums, galleries, and historic homes.
• Outdoors: Walk along the harbor or enjoy nearby coastal parks.
• Day Trip: Spend a day exploring Boston’s neighborhoods, museums, and dining scene.
• Day Trip: Visit the beaches, shops, and coastal communities of Cape Ann.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Salem, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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