Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Critical Care Float
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/15/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary The organization is seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Float to work nights in a Level III Trauma Center. The RN will provide high-quality patient care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit, supporting a diverse adult patient population with critical conditions. This role requires clinical expertise, flexibility with floating assignments, and adherence to safety standards to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details
Certifications: Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse License, AHA Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
Education and Experience: Minimum of 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience, with at least 2 years in a similar setting. Telemetry competency required.
Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, starting from 11/15/2026 through 02/13/2027.
Additional Information: Float rotation may be required, primarily in Medical/Surgical Units, potentially managing up to 4 or 5 patients when floated. The unit is staffed with attendings and residents 24 hours a day, caring for conditions such as Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, Renal Failure, and Cardiogenic Shock. EMR system utilized is EPIC.
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 #1325846. 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 Float
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
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Cardiologyunmatched
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Epic Systemsunmatched
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Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Kidney Diseaseunmatched
Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU)unmatched
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Safety Standardsunmatched
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