Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Medical registered nurse position available in a Level III Trauma Center. This role involves providing specialized care in a 20-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with floating responsibilities across Medical/Surgical units. The position requires managing a diverse adult patient population with complex diagnoses, including substance abuse, severe psychiatric conditions, sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac emergencies, with support from attending physicians and residents 24 hours a day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 09/20/2026 and ending on 12/19/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications. Minimum of 2 years of continuous Adult ICU experience, preferably in a Medical Intensive Care Unit, with telemetry competency.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), specifically EPIC, and previous floating experience across Medical/Surgical units.
- Float: Float rotation may be required; primarily to Medical/Surgical units with patient loads up to 4-5.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include managing high-acuity adult patients with a nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:2 or 1:1, and 1:4 or 1:5 when floated to other units. All shifts are scheduled on a rotating basis with no night shift rotation. The unit is equipped with free on-site parking and requires fluency in telemetry. Submission packages must include license and certificate verification, a resume, references, skills checklist, and a 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
Posted Date: 2026-08-26
Cross Country Job ID #1280209. 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