Travel Nurse RN - MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit - $3,547 per week
First Connect Health — Salem, MA
$3,547/wk
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- ICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job 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: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Free on-site parking available.
Position Overview
Salem Hospital is seeking an experienced MICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized care to critically ill adult patients in a Level III Trauma Center. The RN will manage high-acuity patients, monitor complex medical conditions, administer treatments, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Important requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of continuous MICU experience.
- Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips.
- Floating to Medical-Surgical units is required.
Unit Details
- Unit: 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Facility: Salem Hospital
- Trauma Level: Level III Trauma Center
- Facility Size: 400+ beds, including approximately 220 Medical-Surgical beds.
- EMR: Epic
- Provider Coverage: Attendings and residents are present in the ICU 24 hours a day.
Patient Population
The MICU cares for critically ill adult patients with conditions including:
- Substance abuse and overdose
- Severe psychiatric conditions
- Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- Sepsis
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Respiratory failure
- Cardiac arrest
- Renal failure
- Cardiogenic shock
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and monitor changes in clinical conditions.
- Read and interpret telemetry strips and recognize cardiac rhythm abnormalities.
- Manage high-acuity patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Collaborate with physicians, residents, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
- Follow patient safety, infection prevention, and hospital policies.
- Float to Medical-Surgical units as needed and provide care for up to 4–5 patients.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of continuous MICU experience.
- Active Massachusetts RN license.
- AHA BLS certification.
- AHA ACLS certification.
- Ability to read and interpret telemetry strips.
- Telemetry competency for floating assignments.
- Ability to care for critically ill adult patients and adapt to Medical-Surgical assignments.
Schedule & Shift Requirements
- Shift Options: Days, evenings, or nights.
- Weekly Hours: 36 or 48 hours.
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (EOW).
- Day Rotation: Day positions may rotate between:
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- Night Shift: Night positions do not rotate.
- Floating: Required, primarily to Medical-Surgical units.
Patient Ratios
- MICU: 1:1 or 1:2, depending on patient acuity.
- Medical-Surgical Float: 1:4 or 1:5.
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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