SICU Registered Nurse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - SICU

Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Unit Overview

• 20-bed Adult Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Patient population includes post-major operations and those with complications requiring extensive physiological monitoring
• Common diagnoses: peripheral vascular diseases, cancer, hepatic, pancreatic or renal failure, cardiac and pulmonary disease, multi-system failure
• Advanced care includes Swan-Ganz monitoring, ventilator support, parenteral nutrition, fluid and electrolyte management
• Receives adult liver transplants and adult ECMO/respiratory failure patients
• May receive overflow from Trauma, Neuro, Medicine, and Cardiac ICUs
• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:2; may increase to 1:3 when caring for general care/telemetry or moderate care patients
• Charge nurses participate as adult Rapid Response Providers
• Comprehensive orientation and career development opportunities provided
• Float requirement: all new employees expected to float to designated units during low census
• Weekend schedule: every other weekend

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of recent Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience
• Emergency Department (ED) RN experience
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN degree
• CCRN certification

Orientation and Training

• Comprehensive orientation provided, including pass/fail competency testing (EKG/medication) for ICU units
• Candidates must review an EKG study guide prior to start
• Required to complete facility-specific orientation paperwork on the first day

Health and Safety Requirements

• Flu vaccination required for the 2025-26 season (no exemptions allowed; egg-free vaccine available for allergies)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved mask models required)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year; if past positive TB, must have clear chest X-ray within 5 years and complete annual TB questionnaire
• Immunization or positive titer documentation required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella

Compliance and Documentation

• Government-issued photo ID required
• Background checks including 7-year history, sex offender registry, nationwide checks, EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG clearance required prior to start and updated annually
• E-Verify or attestation required
• NURSYS verification for RN license required
• Pass/fail testing acknowledgment required for ICU units
• Facility-specific documents to review and sign prior to start include confidentiality agreement, code of conduct, conflict of interest disclosure, sexual harassment and misconduct policy, and cornerstone module attestation
• ID proofing process must be completed before starting assignment
• Badge and pager return required at assignment end to avoid fees

Additional Notes

• No call responsibilities
• Orientation pay rate applies for first week (not included here)
• Candidates accepted if first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity adult surgical ICU with a diverse patient population and advanced critical care technology in a supportive environment.