Posted May 6, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 19, 2026
What this might mean 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.
At a glance
Shift
night
Weekends, holidays, call
Every other weekend schedule.
Workplace
Merrimack Health
Hiring employer
Merrimack Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
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
Show full description
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 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
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)
Benefits: Specific benefits package details are not provided in available sources. Job descriptions reference fringe benefits and potential bonuses in addition to base salary, but do not enumerate specific offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, or tuition assistance. The reference to MNA (Massachusetts Nurses Association) membership at…
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