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: 11/15/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The healthcare organization is seeking an ICU Medical Registered Nurse for a position at a Level III Trauma Center. This role involves providing specialized care within a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for adult patients with complex diagnoses such as substance abuse, severe psychiatric conditions, sepsis, respiratory failure, and other critical illnesses. The RN will be expected to float across Medical/Surgical units and work rotating shifts to meet patient care needs.
Job Details
Position: ICU Medical Registered Nurse at a Level III Trauma Center
Requires a Massachusetts RN License, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Minimum of 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience, with at least 2+ years in one location preferred
Experience in reading and interpreting tele strips is essential
Unit type: 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU with a wide range of adult patient diagnoses
Shift Schedule: Rotating shifts with 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, starting on 11/15/2026 and ending on 02/13/2027
Schedule may include Day Rotation (7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a shifts), with night shifts remaining non-rotational
Float: Float rotation may be required, mostly across Medical/Surgical units, with possible patient ratios up to 1:2 or 1:1 for high acuity cases and up to 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to other Med/Surg areas
EMR System: EPIC
Applicants must submit license verification, professional resume, references, skills checklist, and candidate submission coversheet
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 #1322986. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem, MA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
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Intensive Careunmatched
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Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)unmatched
Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Substance Abuseunmatched
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