MICU Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, MI
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,896/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - MICU (Travel/Contract)
Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Overview
- Immediate start required, no later than June 29.
- Holiday coverage required with flexibility; no return to office (RTO) in first two weeks.
- Floating required between ICU and Med-Surg units based on census.
- Patient ratios vary by acuity and unit:
- ICU/PCU mix: 1:1 to 1:4
- Ventilated patients: 1:2
- High acuity (Cooling/CRRT): 1:1
- Med-Surg: approximately 1:5-7
- Typical patient diagnoses include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
- Special procedures performed: CRRT, hemodialysis, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, tracheostomy placement, chest tube placement.
- Special equipment used: cooling machines, Bair Huggers, massive transfusion protocols, CRRT.
- Average of 3 ventilated patients per day on unit.
- ICU physicians may retain patients with low acuity, affecting nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Weekend work every other weekend.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
- Minimum 1 year of recent Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Battle Creek, MI
As a Travel Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Battle Creek, MI here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Battle Creek, MI, is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 82°F, and average winter lows are around 17°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Battle Creek, MI, and can be found with relative ease.
- Battle Creek is car-friendly, with public transportation options available for those who prefer not to drive.
- Battle Creek has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include those related to diet and lifestyle.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Battle Creek.
- Battle Creek offers a variety of activities including visiting the Battle Creek Museum of Natural History, the Battle Creek Art Center, the Battle Creek Historical Society, the Cereal City Trail, the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, the W.K.
- Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, the Binder Park Zoo, and the Kellogg’s Factory Tour.
- Additionally, there are restaurants, art, music, sports, and outdoor activities to enjoy.
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