MICU Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Registered Nurse - MICU (Travel/Contract)

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

Job Description

• ICU experience required: Minimum 1+ year recent ICU experience (higher experience requirement applies)
• First-time travel nurses are welcome
• Patient ratios vary by acuity:

  • ICU ventilated patients: 2:1
  • Cooling/CRRT/High acuity patients: 1:1
  • Mixed ICU/PCU patients: 1:3 to 1:4
  • PCU and general med/transfer status patients: up to 4:1 based on acuity
  • Med-surg float ratio approx. 1:5-7
• Weekend requirement: Work every other weekend
• Float requirement: Float to other ICU and Med-Surg units as needed
• Patient diagnoses commonly include COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation
• Special procedures performed: CRRT, hemodialysis, arterial line placement, central venous catheter placement, tracheostomy placement, chest tube placement
• Special equipment used: Cooling machines, Bair Huggers, massive transfusion protocols, CRRT
• Average ventilated patients per day: 3

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including dysrhythmia interpretation and multi-system organ failure management
• IV insulin protocols
• GI surgery care
• Management of chronic/acute renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT
• Arterial line, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, IV starts
• Medication management including continuous IV sedation, emergency meds, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neurological care including CVA/acute stroke management
• Respiratory care including BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator management, high flow nasal cannula, ABG interpretation, suctioning (ETT, NT)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Valid Michigan RN license (pending license acceptable with proof of application and ETA)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required based on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, EFM, ENPC) — verify per unit requirements

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (Driver’s License or State ID)
• Criminal background check within 45 days of start, including lifetime search back to age 18
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification with copy of highest degree or diploma
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test (PPD or Q Gold/T-Spot) within 30 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (proof of at least one prior Tdap vaccine)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• 10-panel drug screen including marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/spiritual exemption required for candidates starting after November 1
• MI LARA fingerprinting required within 45 days of start (process coordinated via agency)
• MI Central Registry Clearance required for certain specialties (not applicable here)
• Completion of Bronson Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy acknowledgment
• Fit test required if working onsite (specific to certain roles; confirm if applicable)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam and Competency Exam in specialty completed within 1 year prior to start with passing score of at least 80%

Additional Notes

• Holidays are required to be worked
• No return to office (RTO) in first two weeks of assignment; any RTO must be approved prior to offer
• ICU patients may be held in ICU by physician discretion even if acuity is low, affecting patient ratios
• Floating to med-surg units is part of the role and done in rotation with permanent staff

References & History

• One professional reference from a supervisor or manager required (charge nurse references acceptable)
• Complete employment application/resume with full 7 years of work history, no gaps, dated MM/YYYY

This position is ideal for ICU-experienced RNs seeking a travel contract with a dynamic ICU/PCU patient mix and a supportive team environment.