Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,455 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Salem (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Salem, Massachusetts.

The role supports adult ICU patients with diverse diagnoses, operates 24/7, and requires 36 hours per week on 12-hour shifts. This travel position offers housing options, competitive pay, and benefits in a Level III trauma center.

Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts RN license.
• 2+ years of adult ICU experience.
• Telemetry competency.
• BLS and ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity care in a Level III trauma center ICU.
• Float to medical/surgical units as needed.
• Manage patient loads up to 4–5 when floated.

Skills

ICU nursing

Education

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

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
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) registered nurse position located at a Level III trauma center. The role involves caring for adult patients with a wide range of diagnoses, including severe psychiatric conditions, substance overdose, sepsis, respiratory failure, and cardiac emergencies. The ICU team operates 24 hours a day, with experienced RNs providing high-acuity care and floating to medical/surgical units as needed.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shifts, with all day positions rotating between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shifts as needed. Night shifts do not rotate. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Massachusetts RN license, 2+ years of adult ICU experience, 2+ years of continuous work in a single location with preference for MICU experience, telemetry competency, and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a Level III trauma center ICU, familiarity with electronic medical records (EPIC).
• Float: Float to medical/surgical units required, with patient ratios up to 1:4 or 1:5 when floated. Floating may involve managing up to 4 or 5 patients, depending on acuity.
• Additional Information: The unit is a 20-bed Medical/Surgical Intensive Care Unit caring for adult patients with conditions such as substance overdose, severe psychiatric issues, diabetic ketoacidosis, sepsis, gastrointestinal bleeding, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock. The ICU staff includes attendings and residents present 24/7.

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: 2026-09-04

Cross Country Job ID #1298498. 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

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