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MICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareSalem, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Salem, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.11
Weekly
$2,020
Yearly (full-time)
$105,040
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
10/18/2026

This job pays about $56.11/hour — 12% 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

MICU Registered Nurse - Travel ICU RN Job in Salem, Massachusetts

Travel RN opportunity in Salem, MA for an experienced MICU nurse. Enjoy working in historic Salem, Massachusetts, a welcoming coastal city known for its vibrant downtown, rich New England character, and easy access to scenic waterfront areas. Join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit, care for complex adult ICU patients, and make an immediate impact on a fast-paced critical care team.

Job Details

  • Specialty: MICU / Medical Intensive Care Unit
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift Pattern: 3 shifts per week
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020-$2,130
  • Start Date: 10/18/2026
  • Setting: Adult MICU within a busy ICU environment
  • Location: Salem, Massachusetts
  • Floating: Required, primarily to medical/surgical units
  • Charting System: EPIC

Job Requirements

  • Active Massachusetts RN license
  • AHA BLS and ACLS certifications
  • 2+ years of continuous MICU, Adult ICU, or critical care nursing experience
  • Ability to read telemetry strips confidently
  • Experience working in a high-acuity intensive care setting
  • Strong flexibility to float to medical/surgical units as needed
  • Comfort using EPIC preferred
  • Excellent critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, compassionate care to critically ill adult patients in the MICU
  • Monitor telemetry, interpret rhythm changes, and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition
  • Care for patients with complex diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleed, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and other critical conditions
  • Collaborate closely with physicians, residents, and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Administer medications, complete thorough assessments, and maintain accurate documentation in EPIC
  • Support safe patient flow and provide care in float assignments when needed
  • Deliver high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced, team-oriented ICU environment

Apply now for this Travel MICU Registered Nurse job in Salem, Massachusetts, and join a dedicated critical care healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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