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
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $62.50
- Weekly
- $2,250
- Yearly (full-time)
- $117,000
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
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
- 1,446 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts from 6 agencies, 174 of them in Salem.
- 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
Join us for a rewarding 13-week contract in Salem, MA, where you'll work the night shift in a Level III Trauma Center ICU. This Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) features 20 beds and handles a diverse range of adult critical patients, including those with severe psychiatric conditions, substance overdoses, sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac emergencies. Your expertise in adult ICU care, along with your ability to read tele strips, will be crucial in providing high-quality care. Floating to Med/Surg units and caring for up to 5 patients when needed adds variety to your responsibilities, keeping your skills sharp and your days engaging.
Weather:
Typically, around this time of year, Salem experiences mild, temperate weather with gentle breezes and a pleasant balance of sunshine and clouds, making it enjoyable to explore outdoor spots between shifts.
Fun Things To Do:
- Historical walking tours of Salem's famous landmarks
- Day trip to Rockport and explore scenic coastal views
- Visit the Salem Witch Museum for a dose of local history
- Hiking at Lynn Woods Reservation, just a short drive away
- Enjoy fresh seafood at local waterfront restaurants in Gloucester
Job Specifics:
Location: Salem, MA
Shift: Night shift (12 hours)
Duration: 13 weeks, approximately 36 hours per week
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