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MICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Contract in Salem, MA

Experienced MICU Registered Nurses can join a high-acuity medical-surgical intensive care team in Salem, Massachusetts. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an adult ICU nurse who thrives in a Level III trauma center and is confident caring for complex medical and surgical patients.

Salem is a historic North Shore community known for its waterfront setting, vibrant cultural scene, and convenient access to the greater Boston area. Join a collaborative critical care team and provide exceptional patient care in this rewarding Massachusetts nursing opportunity.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Salem, Massachusetts
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Start Date: November 29, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 27, 2027
• Schedule: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Unit: 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU within a Level III trauma center
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1 or 1:2 for high-acuity ICU patients; approximately 1:4 or 1:5 when floated
• Charting System: Epic

MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of continuous adult ICU or MICU nursing experience
• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to interpret telemetry strips and manage dysrhythmias
• Medical-surgical floating is required; candidates should be comfortable caring for up to 4–5 patients in a medical-surgical setting
• Strong assessment, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments

MICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a 20-bed medical-surgical ICU
• Care for patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, renal failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, overdose, and other complex conditions
• Continuously assess patients, recognize changes in condition, and promptly initiate appropriate interventions
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond effectively to dysrhythmias and other cardiac changes
• Collaborate with physicians, residents, and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate treatment plans
• Float to medical-surgical units as needed while maintaining safe, organized, and patient-centered care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in Epic

Apply now for this MICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Salem, Massachusetts, and join a high-acuity critical care team near Boston.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.