Travel Medical ICU Registered Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

• Specialty:
  ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/14/2025
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Salem, Massachusetts

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Salem, MA! Join a leading Level III Trauma Center and provide exceptional patient care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit. This Massachusetts nursing job offers the chance to work in a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, scenic waterfront, and lively downtown. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a real impact in critical care nursing.

• Location: Salem, MA 01970 (Massachusetts healthcare job)
• Facility: Level III Trauma Center, 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2025
• End Date: March 14, 2026
• Duration: 13-week nursing contract
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1880 - $2020
• Floating: Required to Medical/Surgical units as needed
• RN to Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 in ICU; 1:4 or 1:5 when floated
• Charting: EPIC EMR

• Active Massachusetts RN license (required for Massachusetts nursing jobs)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association preferred)
• Minimum 3 years of general ICU nursing experience
• At least 2 years of continuous MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) experience in one location
• Proficient in reading and interpreting telemetry strips
• Willingness to float to Med/Surg units (up to 4-5 patients)
• Strong clinical skills in caring for a diverse adult patient population

• Deliver high-quality critical care nursing to adult patients in a fast-paced ICU environment
• Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions using EPIC EMR
• Collaborate with attendings, residents, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams available 24/7 in the ICU
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed, maintaining safe nurse-to-patient ratios
• Demonstrate proficiency in telemetry monitoring and respond promptly to changes in patient status
• Care for patients with a range of diagnoses, including substance abuse/overdose, psychiatric conditions, DKA, sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock
• Maintain compliance with all hospital policies, procedures, and healthcare regulations

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Salem, Massachusetts, and join our dedicated healthcare team!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

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