ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts

ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Massachusetts are among the most actively recruited critical care positions in the country, concentrated within the Boston academic medical center corridor, major community hospital networks, and the state's dense suburban health systems serving Worcester and Springfield. Demand runs from new graduate nurses entering their first critical care residency through seasoned charge nurses and travel nurses filling permanent roles. Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and UMass Memorial Health are among the largest and most consistent ICU employers in the state, with cardiac ICU, medical-surgical ICU, and neurocritical care units seeing the steadiest openings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles64
Top employerAmerican Traveler
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring21
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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White Glove Placement, Inc.
RN ICU
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RN ICU
White Glove Placement, Inc.
Brighton, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
NRP Certification
1,001-5,000

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White Glove Placement, Inc.
RN ICU
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RN ICU
White Glove Placement, Inc.
Brockton, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
NRP Certification
1,001-5,000

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White Glove Placement, Inc.
RN NICU (Neonatal ICU)
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RN NICU (Neonatal ICU)
White Glove Placement, Inc.
Brighton, Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Public Health
NRP Certification
1,001-5,000

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White Glove Placement, Inc.
RN ICU
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RN ICU
White Glove Placement, Inc.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Business Operations
Compensation & Benefits
Human Resources (HR) — Generalist
NRP Certification
1,001-5,000

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ICU Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Massachusetts

Where Massachusetts roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Boston
15 jobs
Burlington
9 jobs
Cambridge
8 jobs
Worcester
5 jobs
Springfield
4 jobs
Salem
3 jobs
Brighton
2 jobs
Lawrence
2 jobs
Fall River
2 jobs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Massachusetts

A snapshot from current Massachusetts openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • American Traveler
    American Traveler20
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health13
  • White Glove Placement
    White Glove Placement5
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General Hospital4
  • Southcoast Health System
    Southcoast Health System3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Massachusetts.

  • Active Massachusetts RN license issued or recognized by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required before or shortly after hire
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from an accredited program
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care or critical care clinical experience preferred
  • CCRN certification preferred or expected within a defined period of employment
  • Proficiency with ICU monitoring systems, ventilator management, and vasoactive drip titration
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ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a icu registered nurse in Massachusetts?

You become an icu registered nurse in Massachusetts by completing an accredited nursing program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining an active Massachusetts RN license through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. Most Massachusetts ICU units require or strongly prefer a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, and many large academic health systems offer structured new-graduate critical care residency programs that transition candidates directly into the ICU setting.

How much do ICU registered nurses make in Massachusetts?

ICU registered nurses in Massachusetts earn a median of about $104,550 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,310 for the lowest 10% to over $174,510 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Massachusetts?

Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Massachusetts right now include American Traveler, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and White Glove Placement, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Massachusetts's high concentration of academic medical centers and large regional health systems means demand is consistent across both downtown Boston campuses and major community hospitals throughout the state.

Which Massachusetts cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?

Boston, Burlington, and Cambridge account for the most icu registered nurse openings in Massachusetts. Boston leads because of its dense cluster of major academic medical centers and specialty hospitals, while Worcester and Springfield anchor their own regional health systems that draw patients from across central and western Massachusetts and maintain active ICU staffing pipelines year-round.

Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

Yes, but they're rare. ICU nursing is a hands-on bedside role that requires physical presence in the unit, so fully remote positions are not a standard feature of this field. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be telephonic triage, case management, or utilization review roles adjacent to direct ICU care.

How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Massachusetts with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a critical care residency or new-graduate nurse transition program, which Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Lahey Health, and UMass Memorial Health run on a structured cohort basis for candidates without ICU experience. Coming from a medical-surgical, step-down, or emergency department role is a common lateral move that Massachusetts ICU hiring managers recognize as adequate preparation, and holding a current ACLS certification alongside your Massachusetts RN license gives a new candidate a meaningful edge in the application process.

Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts?

You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings updated regularly. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level, preferred city, and unit type, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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