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 29, 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
- 1,508 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 164 of them in Salem.
- Pay in these listings: $8.00 – $109/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 170 jobs).
Job description
Job Description:
Join a 13-week travel healthcare contract in a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit caring for critically ill adults with conditions including respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac arrest, renal failure, DKA, GI bleeding, overdose, and cardiogenic shock. You will work 12-hour night shifts, interpret telemetry strips, and provide high-acuity care with typical assignments of one to two patients. Floating to Medical/Surgical units is required, where assignments may range from four to five patients. This opportunity is best suited for a clinician with at least two years of continuous adult MICU experience, an active Massachusetts RN license, and current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
Weather:
Salem typically offers crisp, cool days with comfortable temperatures for exploring the coast and historic streets. Expect colorful foliage, refreshing breezes, and occasional rain, with plenty of clear periods for outdoor plans.
Fun Things To Do:
• History: Explore Salem’s historic waterfront, museums, and maritime landmarks.
• Outdoors: Walk the scenic trails and shoreline at Salem Willows Park.
• Day Trip: Visit Boston for museums, dining, shopping, and harbor views.
• Day Trip: Explore the coastal villages, beaches, and galleries of Cape Ann.
• Local Flavor: Browse independent shops and enjoy seafood along the Essex Street pedestrian area.
Job Specifics:
City and State: Salem, Massachusetts
Shift: 12-hour nights, every other weekend; night shift does not rotate
Duration: 36 hours per week for 13 weeks
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