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ICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSpringfield, MATravel
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.

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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

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