ICU Registered Nurse – Travel
Marquette, MI
LifePoint
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights

Travel RN Opportunity - ICU (Level 2)

Location: Marquette, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Overview

• 225-bed specialty care hospital
• Services include Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management, Women's Health, Pediatrics
• Region's premier imaging, surgery, and laboratory services
• Located in central Michigan's Upper Peninsula, largest community in the peninsula

Unit Profile

• Department: ICU (Cost Center 650)
• Floor: 4th floor
• Trauma Level: 2
• Specialty: Level 2 ICU with Open Heart program, Cath lab, Neuro Surgery, Level II Trauma center, CRRT programs
• Number of Openings: 3 (1 day shift, 2 night shifts)
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm for days, 7pm-7am for nights)
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: No scheduled call; may be put on call if census drops
• Float Requirements: Must be willing to float; floating done on rotation with travel nurses

Patient Care & Unit Details

• Number of Beds: 24
• Patient Ratios: 1:2 in ICU, 1:3 in IMCU
• Patient Population: Adult ICU patients
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Post-open heart surgery, heart failure, respiratory failure, trauma, surgical ICU, post-stroke with lytics, post-craniotomy, septic shock
• Equipment Used: Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell, PrismaFlex CRRT, Impella, IABP, EVDs, bolt monitoring, ventilators, BiPAP, high flow oxygen
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner

Qualifications & Requirements

• Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Required Experience: Minimum 2 years ICU experience
• Must have experience caring for vented ICU patients
• Preferred Experience: CVICU, Neuro ICU, organ donation, pediatric DKA
• Required Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Personality Fit: Positive team player

Dress Code

• Scrub Colors: Galaxy, Royal, or Navy Blue
• Unacceptable Attire: Hoodies and open-toed shoes

Additional Notes

• Patient ratios and acuity require strong critical care skills
• Floating is part of the role and shared among travel nurses
• No scheduled call but may be on call depending on census

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with advanced technology and a diverse patient population in a well-established hospital system.