Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Salem, MA

Job Title

ICU Registered Nurse (MICU) – Nights

Location

Salem, MA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | Night Shift | 36 Hours per Week | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU at a Level III Trauma Center, managing a diverse adult patient population including diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, GI bleed, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and substance abuse/overdose
• Maintain an RN-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 for high-acuity ICU patients
• Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed, managing up to 4–5 patients with telemetry competency
• Accurately read and interpret telemetry strips
• Document patient care and clinical assessments using the EPIC electronic medical records system
• Collaborate with attending physicians and residents who are present in the ICU 24 hours per day

Required Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 2 years of continuous adult MICU experience
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification
• American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS certification
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret telemetry strips
• Willingness and ability to float to Medical/Surgical units as required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in a community hospital or complex care facility setting
• Proficiency with EPIC EMR
• Experience managing high-acuity diagnoses including cardiogenic shock, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic Level III Trauma Center ICU with attending physicians and residents available around the clock, offering strong clinical support
• Free on-site parking available for all staff