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Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit 36hrs 7:00pm - 7:00am

Merrimack Health

Lawrence, MA

$79k–$169k/yr

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RNICU

Posted May 6, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026

What this means for you

Merrimack Health is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$169k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
Every other weekend schedule.
EHR & union
Union position

About this role

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At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary range is $37.90 - $81.44, excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, and internal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the range to support future salary growth. The ICU Registered Nurse provides care to the critically ill adult patient population utilizing state-of-the art equipment in our 10-bed unit. Massachusetts RN licensure with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Current ICU or Intermediate/Step Down Care nursing experience preferred. ACLS strongly preferred or must be obtained within three months of date of hire. Every other weekend schedule. Current Lawrence General Nurses who are MNA members are also qualified to apply. Required: Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS and ACLS Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associates (ASN) with a minimum of two years’ experience in this specialty. **Generous Tuition Reimbursement up to $3,500 per year Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Location: Merrimack Health · Intensive Care Unit Schedule: 36 hours, 7:00pm - 7:00am, Nights

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • Massachusetts RN
  • Massachusetts RN licensure with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
  • Massachusetts RN licensure and BLS and ACLS
  • ACLS certification required

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time off

About the employer

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Merrimack Health
Community Hospital

Merrimack Health is an acute care hospital system operating two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill, Massachusetts, with a total of 320 beds. The system functions as a full-service hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, 24/7 emergency services, three…

320 beds
2.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Published pay transparency with stated hourly base salary ranges across postings
  • All private rooms at the Haverhill campus
  • State-of-the-art ICU equipment and new catheterization suite at Methuen campus

What reviewers flag

  • Low nurse ratings for pay and benefits (2.6 out of 5 on Indeed)
  • Low management satisfaction rating (2.6 out of 5 on Indeed)
  • Work-life balance rated below average (2.9 out of 5 on Indeed)
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On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

Worth asking

We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.

  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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