Medical ICU 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: 3:1 to 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
• No Return to Office (RTO) in the first two weeks of assignment; all RTO must be approved prior to offer
• Patient diagnoses commonly include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation
• ICU physician may retain patients with low acuity in ICU, affecting patient grouping

Required Qualifications

• Valid 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) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Requirements

• Must provide government-issued photo ID and proof of application for Michigan RN license if pending
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search from age 18, SSN trace, national and state criminal searches, sex offender registry, education verification, and motor vehicle record
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required
• Michigan LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start for certain positions (not typically for ICU RN)
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine proof
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 30 days of start
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella immunity proof (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination form
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (medical/spiritual) for candidates starting after November 1
• Completion of medication and specialty competency exams within 1 year prior to assignment start with passing score of at least 80%
• One professional reference from a direct supervisor or manager required
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps

Work Environment & Expectations

• Night shift, 3 twelve-hour shifts per week
• Floating between ICU and Med-Surg units as needed
• Patient acuity and ratios vary; ventilated and high acuity patients require closer monitoring
• Holidays are mandatory
• No RTO during first two weeks; all RTO must be approved before offer

Notes

• First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply
• Patient care involves complex critical care skills and use of specialized equipment such as cooling machines, Bair Huggers, and CRRT
• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced ICU environment with a variety of patient diagnoses and acuity levels

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