MICU | Registered Nurse

MICU Registered Nurse – Travel ICU RN Assignment in Salem, Massachusetts

Join a fast-paced Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in historic Salem, Massachusetts, where you’ll care for a diverse adult patient population in a high-acuity environment. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced critical care RN looking to strengthen ICU skills while working alongside an experienced interdisciplinary team in a well-equipped hospital setting. Enjoy the coastal New England charm, rich history, and welcoming community atmosphere that make Salem healthcare jobs especially appealing.

Job Details

• Location: Salem, MA 01970
• Setting: 20-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• Floating: Required, primarily to Medical/Surgical units
• Charting System: EPIC
• RN to Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2 in the ICU; may increase to 1:4 or 1:5 when floated
• Highlights: Free on-site parking

Job Requirements

• Active Massachusetts RN license
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous Adult ICU experience
• MICU experience strongly preferred
• Ability to read telemetry strips
• Telemetry competency required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
• Comfort working in a high-acuity critical care environment with rotating patient needs
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill adult patients in the MICU
• Monitor, assess, and respond to changing patient conditions in a fast-paced ICU setting
• Care for patients with diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, DKA, GI bleed, overdose, and cardiogenic shock
• Collaborate closely with attendings, residents, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Safely manage high-acuity assignments with attention to detail and clinical precision
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed while maintaining quality patient care
• Document care accurately in the EPIC charting system
• Support a culture of safety, compassion, and excellence in critical care

Apply now to take the next step in your Massachusetts nursing career with this rewarding travel ICU RN job in Salem, MA.

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.