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: 10/04/2026
- Duration: 17 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Medical (ICU MEDICAL) opportunity available in a Level III Trauma Center. This critical care position involves providing specialized nursing care for adult patients with complex medical conditions. The assignment includes night shifts, with floating to other Medical/Surgical units as needed, supporting a dynamic and high-acuity environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week, with rotating day positions available (7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a) when scheduled. Night shift does not rotate.
- Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications; 2+ years of adult ICU experience, with at least 2 years of continuous work in one location, preferably in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU); telemetry competency required; must be able to read tele strips; float: float rotation may be required for up to 4 or 5 patients.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level III Trauma Center, familiarity with electronic medical records (EPIC).
- Additional Information: This position involves caring for adult patients with diagnoses including substance abuse/overdose, severe psychiatric conditions, diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock. The unit comprises 20 beds, with Attending physicians and Residents present 24 hours per day.
- Submission Requirements: License and certification verification, professional resume, references checklist, skills checklist, 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 #1300957. 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