Travel Medical ICU RN - $2,753 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/26/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 26, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position in Worcester, MA, requiring a MA RN license and proficiency with Epic EMR.

Details

• Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) in an acute care hospital setting
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating required to other adult ICUs as needed
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated; scheduling is based on unit needs
• Epic EMR used; prior experience preferred
• Contract lengths of 13, 20, or 26 weeks are available

Requirements

• Active MA RN license required; conditional MA license accepted if actively working toward permanent licensure
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience highly preferred; candidates with less experience will still be considered
• Must be able to work any day of the week; no special scheduling accommodations can be made
• 2 professional references required, with at least one from a Nurse Manager or above
• Clinical skills required include: IV therapy, arterial line and central line management, PICC line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, endotracheal and nasotracheal suctioning, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, continuous IV sedation and paralytic management, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, IV insulin protocols, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 200 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates; local candidates within 200 miles are accepted at the same bill rate

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates with prior permanent employment within the health system must have a 12-month separation before being considered
• A pass/fail EKG test and a pass/fail Medication exam are required during orientation; the passing score for the EKG test is 80%, and only one attempt is allowed — failure will result in assignment cancellation
• Orientation includes pre-start modules (1–2 hours) and additional modules completed during orientation and annually; modules are tracked in Workday
• This is a union facility; no special scheduling accommodations will be made for any reason
• Candidates must be available to work all 7 days of the week
• RTO requests up to 14 days may be submitted for review; no RTO is permitted during the first week of the assignment
• Desired RTO length is 3–5 days

American Traveler Job ID #P-734269. 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: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.