Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU serving adult patients with high-acuity diagnoses including Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, DKA, GI Bleed, Cardiogenic Shock, Renal Failure, and Substance Abuse/Overdose. Why Join Us Work in a dynamic, high-acuity ICU environment supported by attending physicians and residents on-site 24 hours per day.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Salem, MA
Description
Job Title
ICU Registered Nurse (MICU) – Nights
Location
Salem, MA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | Every Other Weekend | Expected 36 hours/week
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care in a 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU serving adult patients with high-acuity diagnoses including Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, Cardiac Arrest, DKA, GI Bleed, Cardiogenic Shock, Renal Failure, and Substance Abuse/Overdose
Maintain RN-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 in the ICU setting, adjusting to 1:4 or 1:5 when floating to Medical/Surgical units
Float to Medical/Surgical units as needed, managing up to 4–5 patients per assignment
Read and interpret telemetry strips as required for both ICU and float assignments
Document patient care accurately 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 required
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
Minimum 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience, preferably in a MICU setting
Demonstrated telemetry competency and ability to read telemetry strips
Willingness and ability to float to Medical/Surgical units as needed
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a Level III Trauma Center or large community hospital environment
Familiarity with EPIC EMR charting system
Experience caring for patients with complex psychiatric conditions or substance abuse/overdose presentations
Why Join Us
Work in a dynamic, high-acuity ICU environment supported by attending physicians and residents on-site 24 hours per day