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: 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 expert clinical care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a 400+ bed hospital. Salem, Massachusetts, offers a vibrant coastal lifestyle, rich history, and a welcoming healthcare community—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in New England.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Salem, MA 01970 (Massachusetts travel nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
• Start Date: November 16, 2025
• End Date: February 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: Rotating Days/Evenings/Nights & Every Other Weekend (12-hour shifts)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1,880 - $2,020
• Floating: Required (primarily to Medical/Surgical units)
• RN to Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 in ICU; 1:4 or 1:5 when floated
• EMR: EPIC

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license (Registered Nurse – MA)
• 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 Medical/Surgical units as needed
• Completion of required onboarding health screenings and background checks

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate patient care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU
• Manage patients with complex diagnoses: substance abuse/overdose, severe psychiatric conditions, DKA, sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, cardiogenic shock
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including 24/7 attendings and residents
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as required, managing up to 4-5 patients when floated
• Demonstrate advanced critical care and telemetry nursing skills
• Document patient care accurately using the EPIC EMR system
• Participate in rotating shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and every other weekend

Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team in Salem, Massachusetts, and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

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. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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 #424377. 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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