MICU RN
Battle Creek, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring at least 1 year of recent ICU experience and NIHSS certification.

Details

• Work in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with a mix of ICU and PCU patients
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Assignment length of up to 26 weeks
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:4 based on acuity
• Vent patients cared for in a 2:1 ratio; cooling, CRRT, or high acuity patients in a 1:1 ratio
• PCU and general med/transfer patients may be grouped 4:1 or 3-4:1 based on acuity
• Required to work every other weekend
• Float requirement to other ICU and Med-Surg units as census flexes, in rotation with staff RNs
• Typical Med-Surg ratios during float assignments are approximately 1:5-7 patients per RN
• Common diagnoses include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and A-fib
• Unit performs procedures such as CRRT, HD, A-line placement, CVC placement, trach placement, and chest tube placement
• Uses specialized equipment including cooling machines, Bair Huggers, and CRRT machines
• Unit averages 3 ventilated patients per day
• Epic charting system experience preferred

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license required (pending license status may be considered with concrete ETA and proof of application)
• Current BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS certifications required
• NIHSS must be renewed annually
• Minimum of 1 year recent ICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care, and starting IVs
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with chronic/acute renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management
• Experience with IV insulin protocols
• Proof of flu vaccination required with submission, or exemption request within 48 hours of signing
• Supervisor-level references required

Additional Information

• Facility is designated as a Primary Stroke Destination by the Joint Commission
• Travelers are prioritized for floating assignments
• Holiday coverage is required with no guaranteed holiday time off
• No RTO permitted during the first two weeks of the assignment
• All RTO requests must be submitted prior to offer; requests after offer require discussion with the on-site manager
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius restrictions
• Previous Bronson travelers may return after 6 months; previous permanent staff may return after 1 year
• Annual self-reported training modules must be completed during orientation and annually thereafter