
ICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Springfield, MA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $65.97
- Weekly
- $2,375
- Yearly (full-time)
- $123,500
- Start date
- November 2, 2026
This job pays about $65.97/hour — 31% 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
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 68 of them in Springfield.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $107/hour, median $63.53/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 177 jobs).
Job description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Flex Team | Springfield, Massachusetts
Join a high-acuity ICU travel nursing team in Springfield, Massachusetts, and make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill patients across multiple specialized settings. This 13-week travel RN opportunity is ideal for a confident critical care nurse who can adapt to Medical HVCC, Surgical Intensive Care, and Intermediate Care environments. Enjoy the energy of a vibrant city in the scenic Pioneer Valley, with convenient access to New England culture, dining, and outdoor recreation.
ICU Travel Nurse Job Details
- Location: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Flex Team
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- End Date: January 31, 2027
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Unit Coverage: Medical HVCC, Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), and Intermediate Care (IMC)
- Typical Patient Ratios: 1:2 or 1:1 based on patient acuity
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,310–$2,440
ICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Massachusetts
- At least 1 year of Level I ICU nursing experience; 2 years of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience preferred
- Strong critical care nursing background and the ability to work effectively in an ICU float role
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Ability to provide safe, high-quality patient care in rapidly changing, high-acuity situations
ICU Travel RN Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients across assigned ICU and step-down environments
- Float between Medical HVCC, SICU, and IMC according to patient-care needs
- Care for patients experiencing sepsis, end-stage renal disease (ESRD), acute kidney injury requiring CRRT/CVVH, post-cardiac arrest conditions, and respiratory failure
- Complete ongoing nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient status, and promptly escalate concerns
- Manage complex critical care treatments and interventions while maintaining close attention to patient safety and clinical protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized treatment plans
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and care-plan updates
Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Springfield, Massachusetts, and bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity Flex Team.
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.
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