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