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:
  
  04/19/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – MICU | Salem, MA | 13-week Travel Nurse

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – MICU in Salem, MA. 13-week travel nurse role for experienced critical care nurses with a Massachusetts RN license, 2+ years Adult ICU experience, and current ACLS/BLS certifications. Great opportunity for MICU RNs seeking Massachusetts travel nurse jobs in the Boston/North Shore area.

• Location: Salem, MA 01970 (North Shore / Boston-area healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (13-week contract) – Travel ICU RN
• Start Date: April 19, 2026
• End Date: July 18, 2026
• Unit: Medical/Surgical ICU (MICU) at a Level III Trauma Center
• Bed Count: 20 beds
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts (Night shift track available)
• Shifts: Rotating Days/Evenings/Nights & Every Other Weekend; night shift does not rotate
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020 - $2,130
• EMR: EPIC (EPIC experience preferred)
• Perks: Free on-site parking; work in a supportive critical care team

• Active Massachusetts RN license required (Massachusetts nursing jobs candidates only)
• Minimum 2 years of continuous Adult ICU experience in one location; MICU experience preferred
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Telemetry competency with ability to interpret tele strips
• Clinical competence with ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Ability to float to Medical/Surgical units and safely manage up to 4–5 patients when floated
• Successful completion of onboarding health and background screenings
• Experience charting in EPIC preferred; travel nurse experience a plus

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based critical care nursing to adult patients in a high-acuity MICU setting
• Perform bedside ICU care including ventilator management, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and titration of vasoactive medications
• Care for patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, DKA, GI bleed, cardiac arrest, renal failure, cardiogenic shock, overdoses, and complex psychiatric needs
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including intensivists, residents, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and other clinical staff available 24/7
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and clinical notes in EPIC
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed and manage assigned patient loads safely and effectively
• Participate in rotating shifts and scheduled weekend coverage; provide patient and family education and compassionate support

Why Salem, MA? Salem (01970) blends historic charm with coastal living and easy access to Boston and New England attractions. Enjoy waterfront parks, museums, local dining, and quick commutes to the North Shore and Boston-area hospitals. This travel nurse assignment offers professional growth and an enjoyable New England experience.

Apply now: If you are a skilled ICU Registered Nurse with strong critical care experience and an active Massachusetts RN license, submit your resume and contact information to join our MICU team in Salem, MA. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel nurse career!

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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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