American Traveler 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: 04/19/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Apr 19, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a Level III Trauma Center MICU, requiring a minimum of 2 years of continuous adult ICU experience and an active MA RN license. Details 20-bed Medical/Surgical ICU (MICU) at a Level III Trauma Center within a 400 bed community hospital Patient population includes adults with diagnoses such as substance abuse/overdose, severe psychiatric conditions, DKA, sepsis, GI bleed, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, renal failure, and cardiogenic shock RN-to-patient ratio is 1:1 or 1:2 in the ICU; ratio adjusts to 1:4 or 1:5 when floating to Med/Surg units Attendings and residents are present in the ICU 24 hours per day Day shift positions are rotating — shifts may rotate between 7a–7p, 11a–11p, or 7p–7a; night shift does not rotate Every other weekend (EOW) requirement Floating to Med/Surg units is required 36 hours per week EMR: Epic Free on-site parking available Requirements Active MA RN license required — no pending or conditional licenses accepted BLS certification required — AHA only (Red Cross not accepted at this facility) ACLS certification required — AHA only (Red Cross not accepted at this facility) Minimum 2 years of continuous adult MICU experience required, preferably at a single location Telemetry strip reading competency required Epic EMR experience Two professional references required for consideration Additional Information Flu vaccine is required; no religious or medical exemptions are permitted Floating is primarily to Medical/Surgical units and may involve up to 4–5 patients Local candidates residing within 60 miles of Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston are eligible to apply RTO requests must be disclosed at the time of consideration Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos American Traveler Job ID P-680758. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.