MICU Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - MICU

Location: Battle Creek, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• No return to office (RTO) required in the first two weeks of assignment.
• Pending Michigan nursing license acceptable with proof of application and estimated time of arrival.
• Patient ratios vary by acuity:

  • ICU and PCU patients mix with ratios from 1:1 to 4:1 depending on acuity.
  • Ventilated patients typically 2:1.
  • High acuity patients (Cooling, CRRT) 1:1.
  • Med-Surg float with ratios approximately 1:5-7.
• Weekend work every other weekend.
• Floating required to other ICU and Med-Surg units as census fluctuates.
• Patient diagnoses include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation.
• Special procedures include CRRT, hemodialysis, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, tracheostomy placement, and chest tube placement.
• Special equipment includes cooling machines, Bair Huggers, massive transfusion protocols, and CRRT.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan (pending MI license acceptable with proof of application).
• Minimum 1+ year recent ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • PALS (American Heart Association)
  • NRP
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • ENPC
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
  • Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Clinical skills and experience including:

  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) and CVVHD
  • Hemodialysis (HD)
  • Arterial line (A-line) placement and management
  • Central venous catheter and PICC line care
  • Tracheostomy placement and care
  • GI surgery care
  • IV therapy including IV starts and blood product administration
  • Medication administration including continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Neurological care including CVA/acute stroke management
  • Respiratory care including ventilator management, BiPAP, CPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Additional competencies:

  • Chemotherapy (Chemo)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• Ability to float to ICU and Med-Surg units.
• Ability to work every other weekend.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks.
• Michigan fingerprinting required within 45 days of start.
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start.
• Drug testing: 10-panel including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 30 days of start
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after Nov 1)
• Fit mask testing required on-site (Honeywell DC365N95HC).
• Completion of medication and pharmacology competency exams within 1 year prior to assignment.
• Completion of skills checklist annually.
• Review and sign code of conduct and appearance standards policies.
• References: One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required.
• Complete application/resume with full 7 years work history, no gaps.

Additional Information

• Patient acuity and nurse-to-patient ratios vary; ICU patients may be held longer based on physician discretion.
• Floating to med-surg units is part of the role.
• Weekend work every other weekend.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a mixed ICU/PCU environment with a variety of patient diagnoses and acuity levels, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and flexibility to float between units.