Medical ICU Registered Nurse
Alexandria, LA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

MICU registered nurses (RNs) are a part of the medical team in an adult critical care unit providing comprehensive care for critically ill medical patients with a vast variety of diagnoses. The MICU RNs provides excellent care for patients with pulmonary problems through intense monitoring and appropriate treatment for those requiring high-frequency ventilation and continuous renal replacement therapy. The MICU RN patient population typically includes ARDS, COPD, Asthma, Pneumonia, End-stage renal disease, Multi-system organ failure, Diabetes, Sepsis and GI bleed. MICU nurses also provide emotional support for patients and their families as well as educating patients and their families on how to manage post-treatment home care needs.