MICU Registered Nurse
Dallas, Texas
Medical City Dallas Hospital

Registered Nurse - ICU (MICU)

Location: Dallas, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7 PM – 7 AM, Weekend Rotating
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
Call Requirements: None

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Assignments based on patient acuity and nurse skills
• Equipment used: ventilators, NXStage, Arctic Sun, GE Cardiac Output monitor
• Documentation system: Meditech
• Floating: As needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification

Skills and Procedures

• Experience with central line placements, thoracentesis, dialysis catheter placements, cardioversions, intubations, and other ICU procedures
• Meditech experience preferred

Dress Code and Appearance Guidelines

• Royal Blue scrubs required
• Nails must be clean and healthy; no artificial nails, gel, or similar enhancements
• Hair must be neat, clean, and pulled back if shoulder length or longer
• Facial hair must be clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos should be covered whenever possible; exceptions addressed individually
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited (e.g., nose rings, tongue rings)

Additional Notes

• Attendance policies follow company-wide standards
• Floating guidelines apply as needed

Summary

This is a travel RN position in a MICU setting requiring at least 2 years of critical care nursing experience, active Texas RN licensure, and certifications including BLS, ACLS, and NIH. The role involves working night shifts with rotating weekends and no call requirements. Candidates should be comfortable with ICU equipment and procedures and adhere to strict dress and appearance policies.