Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,200 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Medical Registered Nurse (RN) position is located in Salem, Massachusetts. This role involves providing specialized care in a Level III Trauma Center's Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The RN will support adult patients with complex diagnoses such as Substance Abuse/Overdose, severe Psychiatric conditions, DKA, Sepsis, GI bleed, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, Renal Failure, and Cardiogenic Shock. This position requires the ability to float between units and manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details:

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule: Night shift does not rotate. Day positions are day rotate, with shifts potentially rotating between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a when needed
• Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts RN License; two or more years of continuous adult ICU experience; 2+ years of experience in one location, preferably in a Medical Intensive Care Unit; telemetry competency; BLS and ACLS certifications
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with EPIC electronic medical records; ability to read telemetry strips effectively
• Float: Yes, floating to Medical/Surgical units, up to 4 or 5 patients depending on acuity
• RN to Patient Ratio: 1:2 or 1:1 with high acuity; 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to Med/Surg areas
• Patient Population: Adult ICU patients with various complex diagnoses
• Additional Information: This role is based in a 20-bed Medical ICU within a 400+ bed community facility. The ICU cares for a wide range of adult patients with complex diagnoses, supported 24 hours per day by attendings and residents. The EMR system used is EPIC.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1280209. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Medical

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus