- Specialty
- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/15/2026
Job description
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, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
ICU Medical Registered Nurse (RN) Nights & Every Other Week (EOW) Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care in a Level III Trauma Center's Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The role requires managing adult patients with complex diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest, across a 20-bed unit, with floating responsibilities to other medical-surgical units. The RN will be part of a team supporting a 24-hour ICU environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: MICU RN Nights & EOW 36 or 48 hours per week. Floating required in a Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit, with adult patients requiring close monitoring and advanced care.
- Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) License; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); two (2) years of continuous MICU experience, with the ability to read telemetry strips; experience working with adult ICU patient populations.
- Schedule: Night shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, with rotating shifts between 7a-7p, 11a-11p, or 7p-7a when needed; night shifts do not rotate.
- Preferred Qualifications: Telemetry competency; previous experience working in a Level III Trauma Center ICU.
- Additional Information: The unit cares for a diverse adult patient population including individuals with substance abuse overdose, psychiatric conditions, and severe medical emergencies such as sepsis and renal failure. The environment supports high acuity care with a patient-to-nurse ratio of approximately 1:1 or 1:2, and floating to other units may involve managing up to 4-5 patients.
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 #1300956. 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