Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,281 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Salem
Posted on: October 29, 2025

Job Description:

Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,281 per week at American Traveler summary: The Travel Nurse RN in the ICU provides specialized care for critically ill adult patients in a hospital-based Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit, managing complex medical and surgical conditions. This role requires night shifts, with floating duties to Med/Surg units and competency in telemetry and critical care certifications. The position emphasizes adaptability, strong clinical skills, and compliance with licensing and certification requirements in Massachusetts. American Traveler 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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for night shifts with floating and telemetry competencies, requiring an active MA RN license and critical care certifications. Responsibilities Position is in a hospital-based 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit within a Level III Trauma Center Night shift schedule from 19:00 to 07:30 with every other weekend required Floating to Med/Surg units is required, with possible assignment of up to 4 or 5 patients when floated Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:2 or 1:1 in the ICU, and 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to Med/Surg Patient population includes adults with diverse diagnoses such as substance abuse, psychiatric conditions, DKA, sepsis, GI bleeds, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock ICU staffed 24/7 with attendings and residents present Uses Epic EMR for all charting requirements Responsibilities include managing critically ill adult patients with a variety of complex medical and surgical diagnoses Must be comfortable floating to medical-surgical units and adapting to varying patient loads Local candidates must reside at least 60 miles from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston Time-off requests must be declared at the time of consideration Scrub or dress code will be provided by the hospital upon assignment First-time travelers are not specified; orientation provided as per hospital protocol Parking is not validated at Boston area locations and may incur a daily cost; public transport options are available Requirements Active Massachusetts RN license required at the time of consideration; MA conditional licenses not accepted Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications from AHA are mandatory Minimum of 3 years general ICU experience, with at least 2 years of continuous work in one location, preferably in a MICU Must demonstrate competency in reading telemetry strips Flu and COVID vaccines are required with no exemptions permitted Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-589053. 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. Keywords: Travel Nurse, ICU, Registered Nurse, Critical Care, Telemetry, Medical Surgical Nursing, Night Shift Nursing, Massachusetts RN License, Patient Care, Healthcare

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