Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,350 per week

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Gardner, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 04/13/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Why LanceSoft? We’re proud to be recognized by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the fastest-growing staffing firms in the U.S. Our mission is simple: to empower healthcare professionals like you with opportunities that support both personal fulfillment and professional growth . As a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and an Equal Opportunity Employer, we’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and real human connection. Benefits Four options of medical Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance 401k Contributions Other Employee Perks License & certification reimbursements ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses (and reassesses), plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions/plans of care/patient goals. Provides patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures. Respects each patient as an individual; provides care that fosters the patient’s sense of dignity and positive self-regard. Provides patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning. Collaboratively plans and prepares patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems/resources as necessary Appropriately delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by others. Appropriately prioritizes patient care (e.g. seeks assistance as needed from appropriate resources, reassigns personnel as necessary, recognizes need for emergency intervention, etc.). Provides thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions and patient responses according to established standards. Provides timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care. Promotes learning for colleagues and self (e.g. functions as preceptor, instructor, trainer, attends professional development programs, etc.). Proactively identifies risk to patient safety and identifies opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors (i.e. appropriate reporting of errors/incidents). Identifies ethical issues in care and develops plan to address. Safely administers medications and intravenous therapy in accordance with physician’s orders, protocols, policies and procedures. Assesses patient pain level upon admission and as necessary, depending upon diagnosis utilizing the numerical pain scale. Reassesses effectiveness of pain control and notifies physicians as needed, as well as, documents assessment and patients’ response to medication. Performs accurate and timely identification of cardiac arrhythmias. Performs accurate and timely interpretation of EKG configuration changes (i.e. PR interval, ST segment). Institutes, monitors, and documents thrombolytic and anticoagulation therapy standards and protocols. Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical ventilation (e.g. modes, settings, and adjuncts associated with mechanical ventilation. Demonstrates skills associated with initiation, maintenance, and care of the intubated patient including, suctioning, troubleshooting, and weaning. Accurately interprets arterial blood gases, pulse oximetry, and clinical features of impaired gas exchange and/or airway clearance. Demonstrates understanding hemodynamic monitoring procedures, sets up equipment, assists with arterial artery and central vein cannulation. Safely administers vasoactive medications demonstrating understanding of dosage, action, use, side effects, and titration parameters associated with maintenance of critical drips. Provides ongoing assessment and monitoring of the patient in the immediate post-operative phase according to established standards and protocols. Demonstrates appropriate interventions related to potential problems/complications during the recovery phase of general, regional, spinal, or conscious sedation. Responsible for obtaining supporting information and completing required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the Attending MD. Responsible for implementing components of the VAP bundle consistently and per protocol. Responsible for alerting the Nurse Manager/Director/Nursing Supervisor if there is a deviation from VAP bundle by Attending MD for case review and follow up as indication. Participates actively in daily multi-disciplinary rounds for planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating patient care. JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education Graduate of an accredited school of nursing MOAB class required within 60 days of hire Minimum Work Experience 1 yr med-surge experience preferred Previous telemetry experience preferred ICU experience preferred Minimum Licenses and Certifications Current MA Registered Nurses license BLS/ACLS CCRN preferred About LanceSoft Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities. Benefits Weekly pay Medical benefits