MICU Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position at a Michigan hospital, requiring at least 1 year of recent ICU experience and proficiency with ventilator management and CRRT.

Details

• Mixed MICU unit caring for both ICU and PCU-level patients, including diagnoses such as COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and A-fib
• Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1 for cooling/CRRT/high-acuity patients, 2:1 for vent patients, 3:1 for mixed ICU/PCU assignments, and up to 4:1 for PCU or general med/transfer-status patients
• Special procedures performed include CRRT, hemodialysis, A-line placement, CVC placement, trach placement, and chest tube placement
• Special equipment includes cooling machines, Bair Huggers, CRRT, and massive transfusion protocols
• Unit averages approximately 3 ventilated patients per day
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00–19:30
• Every other weekend required
• Float requirement to other ICU and Med/Surg units as census dictates, in rotation with staff nurses; typical Med/Surg ratios are approximately 1:5–7

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required; pending MI license considered with a concrete ETA and proof of application at time of submission
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multi-system organ failure care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drips, cardiac drips, and procedural sedation
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and renal failure management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and CVA/acute stroke management

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• All requested time off must be submitted prior to offer; any RTO requested after offer must be approved by the on-site manager
• No RTO will be approved during the first two weeks of the assignment
• Holiday coverage is required
• ICU physicians may retain lower-acuity patients in the ICU based on clinical preference, which may affect patient groupings and ratios