ICU Travel Nurse Job in Salem, MA | Days (3x12)
NSMC Salem Hospital
Salem, MA
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Travel RN
ICU Nurse in Salem, MA
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$2,483
Specialty
ICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Days
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ICU travel nurse job in Salem, Massachusetts, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at NSMC Salem Hospital. This role pays $2,483 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: NSMC Salem Hospital
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Location: Salem, MA 01970 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Days (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Responsibilities
- Manage critically ill patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring and frequent reassessment
- Titrate vasoactive, sedation, and other high-alert drips as ordered and per facility protocol
- Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage critical care devices, including arterial and central lines
- Respond to clinical deterioration and participate in codes and rapid responses
Travel ICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Massachusetts and national regulatory bodies.
NSMC Salem Hospital — Salem, MA
Salem, MA
Salem Hospital is a Mass General Brigham community teaching hospital serving Massachusetts' North Shore, with acute medical, surgical and psychiatric care on its Salem campus.
- A Level III adult trauma center supports emergency care, with CT, MRI, ultrasound and X-ray available around the clock in the emergency department. Read More
- Inpatient medicine includes general medical and telemetry care, alongside an intensive care unit. The hospital also hosts an internal medicine residency program.
- The surgical service offers minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures, with a general surgery clinic on the Highland Avenue campus.
- The Birthplace provides maternity care on campus, with childbirth, breastfeeding and newborn education available to help families prepare for delivery and early parenting.
- The Epstein Center for Behavioral Health provides inpatient psychiatric care for children, adults and seniors, within a program that also includes outpatient and partial hospitalization services.
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FAQs – ICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Salem, MA
What certifications do travel ICU jobs require?
Most travel ICU jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Neuro and stroke units commonly add NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS), and pediatric or mixed units may ask for PALS. The CCRN credential is preferred by many facilities and required by a few.
Will I float on a travel ICU assignment?
It depends on the facility and the contract. ICU travelers may float to PCU, step-down, ER holds, or other critical care areas, while some hospitals limit floating more narrowly. Float expectations are not always visible in the posting, so confirm the policy before accepting an assignment.
What experience is required for travel ICU RN jobs?
Most travel ICU RN jobs require recent critical care experience caring for high-acuity patients and independently managing ventilators, vasoactive drips, sedation, and invasive lines. Some units may also look for experience with CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO, or other advanced therapies. Requirements vary by ICU type, so facilities typically want your recent experience to closely match the patient population, devices, and level of care on the assignment.
Is my compact license valid for this Massachusetts travel assignment?
Not yet. Massachusetts enacted the Nurse Licensure Compact, but implementation isn’t complete, so multistate privileges aren’t currently honored. Unless you hold an active Massachusetts RN license, apply by reciprocity; note that Massachusetts doesn’t issue temporary nursing licenses, so there’s no bridge option. Our Massachusetts Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What is the nursing environment like for travelers at Salem Hospital?
Salem Hospital is a Mass General Brigham community teaching hospital that combines local acute care with access to a larger academic health system. Travelers may work in emergency, medical, surgical, ICU, maternity, or behavioral-health settings.
What should ED and trauma nurses know about Salem Hospital?
Salem Hospital is a Level III adult trauma center with 24-hour CT, MRI, ultrasound, and X-ray support in the emergency department. Travelers can expect community-hospital trauma and emergency cases with access to Mass General Brigham resources when higher-level care is needed.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this ICU job in Salem
- Review nursing license requirements before your next assignment.
- View live ICU salary data for travel nurses.
- View Massachusetts salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Salem, MA
Salem, MA balances its well-known historic character with a clinical market built around Salem Hospital on Massachusetts' North Shore. The local scene can require recurring RN coverage for emergency departments and large inpatient floors serving the coastal communities. Registered nurses taking contracts here benefit from walkable blocks and MBTA commuter rail, which makes trips into nearby Beverly or Peabody simple. With a day free, the Peabody Essex Museum and the harbor paths give plenty of ways to unwind without a car. Salem Hospital is part of the broader Mass General Brigham network, which shapes the kinds of contracts that surface on the North Shore. Salem fills with visitors each October, so travelers tend to lock in fall housing well before the season turns.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel ICU · Salem, MA · $2,483 /wk