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
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
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:
Join a 13-week travel assignment as a Medical ICU RN in Salem, Massachusetts. You will care for high-acuity adult patients with conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac arrest, renal failure, cardiogenic shock, DKA, and GI bleeding. This 12-hour night assignment offers the opportunity to work in a Level III trauma setting with 36-hour weekly scheduling. Floating to medical-surgical units is required, so flexibility across adult acute-care settings is an important part of the experience. A little Salem history and coastal scenery await when you are off the clock.
Weather:
Salem typically offers crisp, refreshing coastal weather around this time of year, with cool temperatures, changing leaves, and plenty of comfortable opportunities for exploring the city and nearby shoreline. Pack layers for outdoor walks and enjoy the area’s scenic atmosphere.
Fun Things To Do:
- History & Culture: Explore Salem’s historic streets, museums, and waterfront.
- Coastal Escape: Spend an afternoon walking along Salem Harbor and nearby beaches.
- Day Trip: Visit Boston for museums, dining, shopping, and waterfront attractions.
- Day Trip: Explore the scenic coastal towns and galleries of Cape Ann.
- Local Outing: Enjoy Salem’s restaurants, cafés, shops, and seasonal events.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Salem, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour nights
Weekly Hours: 36
Duration: 13 weeks
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