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Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $3,443 per week

First Connect Health

  • Salem, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • $3,443 Per Week

Highlights

High-Acuity Critical Care Management: Care for complex adult populations presenting with acute respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, severe sepsis, DKA, GI bleeding, renal failure, substance overdose, and acute psychiatric crises. Operating within a Level III Trauma Center and 400+ bed complex community facility, the RN will deliver high-acuity critical care to complex adult medical-surgical patients supported by 24/7 in-house attending physicians and residents.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSalem, MA

Description

First Connect Health 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: 10/12/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU RN)

 

Order ID: MGB-29787 

Contract Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift Matrix:Night Shift | 19:00 – 07:30 ( 4x12-Hour Shifts)

  • Workweek Flexibility:36 or 48 Hours Per Week
  • Shift Stability: Dedicated Night Shift (does not rotate like day positions).
  • Weekend Expectations: Every other weekend (EOW) required.
  • On-Call Requirement: No call.
  • Parking Logistics:Free on-site parking provided for staff.

  • Floating Policy: Floating required (primarily to Medical/Surgical floors with ratio up to 1:4 or 1:5). Telemetry competency mandatory.

    Guaranteed Hours: 36 or 48 Hours Per Week

Absolute Minimum Qualifications & Departmental Hardstops:

  • Licensure Mandate: Active, unencumbered Massachusetts (MA) State RN License held at time of submission.
  • Core Certifications Required: Active AHA BLS and AHA ACLS.
  • Experience Baseline: Minimum 2+ years of continuous adult MICU / ICU experience (preferably at a single facility).
  • Mandatory Clinical Skill: Advanced telemetry strip reading and rhythm interpretation competency is strictly required.
  • Float Mandate: Candidate must agree to float to Med/Surg units (caring for up to 4–5 patients) as staffing demands require.

Job Summary & Clinical Scope

A Hospital in Salem, MA is seeking an experienced, highly autonomous Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (MICU RN) for a 36- or 48-hour night-shift contract in S-Dav6 - ICU (Cost Center: SH1331). Operating within a Level III Trauma Center and 400+ bed complex community facility, the RN will deliver high-acuity critical care to complex adult medical-surgical patients supported by 24/7 in-house attending physicians and residents.

  • High-Acuity Critical Care Management: Care for complex adult populations presenting with acute respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, severe sepsis, DKA, GI bleeding, renal failure, substance overdose, and acute psychiatric crises.
  • Invasive Hemodynamic & Airway Monitoring: Manage continuous cardiac monitoring, arterial lines, central lines, mechanical ventilation, and vasoactive drip titrations.
  • Float Unit Coverage: Step into Med/Surg unit assignments during surge conditions, maintaining primary nursing responsibility for up to 4–5 patients with telemetry monitoring.
  • EPIC Documentation: Execute complete, real-time clinical charting and order verification using EPIC.

Department & Facility Details

  • Department Setting: 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU (S-Dav6 - ICU / Cost Center: SH1331).
  • Provider Coverage: 24/7 in-house attendings and residents present on-unit.
  • RN-to-Patient Ratio:
    • ICU: 1:2 or 1:1 (based on patient acuity).
    • Med/Surg Float: 1:4 or 1:5.
  • Charting System: EPIC.

Order ID: MGB-29787 Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Shift Matrix: Night Shift | 19:00 – 07:30 ( 4x12-Hour Shifts)

About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

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