Registered Nurse

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

Job Description & Requirements

• 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) – Salem, MA | 13-Week Travel Nursing Assignment

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Salem, MA. 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Level III Trauma Center; seeking experienced ICU RN with ACLS, BLS, telemetry, and EPIC experience. Apply now to join our critical care team.

About the Role

Join a dynamic, supportive critical care team as an ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) in Salem, Massachusetts. This travel nursing job places you in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a leading community hospital and Level III Trauma Center. Ideal for experienced critical care nurses and MICU RNs seeking New England travel nurse opportunities and Massachusetts nursing jobs.

Job Details

• Location: Salem, MA 01970 (Salem, North Shore of Boston; easy access to Boston and surrounding New England areas)
• Assignment Type: Travel (Travel Nurse / Travel Nursing Assignment)
• Start Date: April 19, 2026
• End Date: July 18, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2020-$2130/week
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days/Evenings/Nights & Every Other Weekend); Night shift does not rotate
• Floating: Required to Medical/Surgical units as needed (up to 4-5 patients)
• Perks: Free on-site parking; immersive New England location with historic Salem attractions

Required Qualifications (ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

• Active Massachusetts RN license (compact license not accepted unless MA state requirements met)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of continuous Adult ICU experience (preferably MICU) in one location
• Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips and manage cardiac monitoring
• Experience with EPIC EMR preferred (documentation and charting proficiency)
• Willingness and ability to float to Med/Surg units while maintaining safe RN-to-patient ratios
• Compliance with all onboarding health screenings, immunizations, and background checks

Key Responsibilities (ICU / Critical Care)

• Provide high-quality, compassionate intensive care to adult patients with complex diagnoses including sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, DKA, GI bleed, and substance overdose/withdrawal
• Monitor and interpret telemetry strips and respond to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate closely with ICU attendings, residents, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members available 24/7
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently in EPIC EMR
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed, ensuring continuity of care and safe staffing ratios
• Participate in unit-based and hospital-wide quality improvement, patient safety, and infection control initiatives

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

Experience the best of New England living while advancing your critical care nursing career. Salem, MA offers a vibrant arts scene, historic sites, waterfront access, and convenient commuting to Boston and the North Shore. This ICU travel nurse assignment is an excellent opportunity for ICU RNs and MICU nurses looking for meaningful clinical experience in a supportive teaching environment.

Ready to advance your ICU nursing career with this Salem, MA travel nursing opportunity? Apply now to be considered for the Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) position and join our healthcare team today.

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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 ID #465443. 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

About GHR Healthcare

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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