MICU Registered Nurse
Battle Creek, Michigan
Bronson Battle Creek

Job Opportunity: MICU Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) with a desired start date of February 23rd or March 9th. This is a travel/contract position with no return-to-office (RTO) requirement during the first two weeks.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1+ year recent ICU experience (higher experience requirement confirmed)
• First-time travelers are welcome (no prior travel experience required)

Work Details

• Patient Ratios:

  • ICU and PCU patients mix with ratios ranging from 1:1 to 4:1 depending on acuity
  • Ventilated patients typically 2:1
  • High acuity patients (Cooling/CRRT) 1:1
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• Float Requirement: Float to other ICU and Med-Surg units as needed
• Typical Med-Surg nurse to patient ratio: 1:5-7

Patient Diagnoses

• COPD
• Encephalopathy
• Drug Overdose
• DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
• AKI (Acute Kidney Injury)
• Respiratory Failure
• Cardiac Arrest
• Heart Failure
• Atrial Fibrillation

Special Procedures / Unit Details

• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Hemodialysis (HD)
• Arterial Line placement
• Central Venous Catheter (CVC) placement
• Tracheostomy placement
• Chest tube placement

Special Equipment

• Cooling Machine
• Bair Huggers
• Massive transfusions
• CRRT machines

Required Skills and Competencies

Cardiac Monitoring and Emergency Response

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias and multi-system organ failure

Endocrine/Metabolic

• IV insulin protocols

Gastrointestinal

• GI surgery care

Genitourinary/Renal

• Management of chronic/acute renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT

IV Therapy

• Arterial line management
• Blood product administration
• Central line and PICC line care/management
• Starting IVs

Medications

• Continuous IV sedation
• Emergency medications
• Procedural sedation administration
• Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips

Neurological

• CVA (Stroke) and acute stroke management

Respiratory/Thoracic

• Management of BiPAP and CPAP
• Care of ventilated patients
• High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Interpretation of ABGs
• Suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Ventilator management

Average of 3 ventilated patients per day on the unit.

Certifications Required

• Michigan RN License (pending license acceptable with proof of application and ETA)
• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 30 days of start
• Proof of Tdap vaccine
• Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination form
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption (for candidates starting after November 1)
• 10-panel drug test including Marijuana/THC within 30 days of start
• Background checks including criminal history, education verification, and state-specific clearances
• Completion of required competency exams and skills checklists within 1 year prior to assignment
• Completion of facility-specific documents such as Code of Conduct and Appearance Standards Policy

Work Environment

• ICU with a mix of PCU and general medical/transfer patients
• Floating to med-surg units as census fluctuates
• Collaborative environment with ICU physicians retaining patients as needed

Summary

This MICU RN travel contract position in Michigan requires at least 1 year of recent ICU experience, with no prior travel experience necessary. The role involves caring for critically ill patients with a variety of complex diagnoses and requires strong skills in cardiac monitoring, respiratory care, IV therapy, and emergency response. Certification in BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke is mandatory. The position offers a dynamic work environment with varied patient acuity and floating responsibilities.

Note: All licensure, certifications, health, background, and facility-specific documentation must be completed and verified prior to assignment start.