MICU Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, MI
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - MICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Work in a mixed ICU and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) environment with patient ratios varying by acuity:

  • ICU ventilated patients: 2:1 ratio
  • High acuity patients (Cooling, CRRT): 1:1 ratio
  • PCU and general medical/transfer patients: 3-4:1 ratio depending on acuity
  • Med-Surg float assignments with typical ratios of 1:5-7 patients
• Required to float between ICU and Med-Surg units as census fluctuates
• Weekend work every other weekend is required
• Holidays are mandatory with no return to office (RTO) in the first two weeks
• Patient diagnoses commonly include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation
• Special procedures performed include CRRT, hemodialysis, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, tracheostomy placement, and chest tube placement
• Use of specialized equipment such as cooling machines, Bair Huggers, massive transfusion protocols, and CRRT

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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification

Required Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response including dysrhythmia interpretation and multi-system organ failure management
• IV therapy skills: arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, IV starts
• Medication administration including continuous IV sedation, emergency meds, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neurological care including acute stroke management
• Respiratory care including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP assistance, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Endocrine/metabolic management including IV insulin protocols
• Gastrointestinal and renal care including management of chronic/acute renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start (process coordinated via agency)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 30 days of start (annual TB testing not required)
• Immunizations or titers required: Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• 10-panel drug test including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam and specialty competency exam within 1 year prior to assignment start with passing score of at least 80%
• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy prior to start
• Fit testing required on-site for applicable roles (not required for non-clinical or certain outpatient roles)
• Vaccine exemption forms must be submitted and approved at least 2 weeks prior to deadline if applicable

Additional Notes

• Patient acuity and nurse-to-patient ratios may vary daily based on census and physician discretion
• ICU patients may remain on ICU unit despite low acuity if physician prefers no handoff
• Floating to Med-Surg units is part of the assignment and done in rotation with facility staff

This position offers a challenging ICU travel nursing opportunity with a supportive team environment and a variety of critical care patient populations.