Travel Medical ICU RN - $2,460 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit Medical (ICU MEDICAL) for a Night shift position at a Level III Trauma Center. The role involves providing specialized care to adult patients in a 20-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), with floating assignments to Med Surg units as needed. The RN will be responsible for managing high-acuity patients, including conditions such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac emergencies, while adhering to established protocols and ensuring excellent patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse License; American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; 2+ years of Adult Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience, preferably in a Medical ICU; at least 2 years of continuous work experience in a single location; telemetry competency; ability to read tele-stips and handle high-acuity patient care; experience floating between units, primarily Medical/Surgical units.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a Level III Trauma Center ICU setting.
• Float: Float rotation may be required, primarily to Medical/Surgical units, with a patient load of up to 4-5 patients when floated.
• Additional Information: The unit is a 20-bed adult MICU caring for patients with diverse diagnoses including substance overdose, psychiatric conditions, sepsis, respiratory failure, and more. The unit operates 24 hours daily with attending physicians and residents present around the clock. The EMR system used is EPIC. The unit demands a high level of telemetry competency and the ability to manage complex, high-acuity cases.

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

Posted Date: 2026-09-22

Cross Country Job ID #1300956. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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