MICU RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse - MICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Contract Length: 13 weeks Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Overview

• The MICU population is predominantly multi-system failure with comorbid conditions. Sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, and organ failure are common diagnoses.
• The unit recently opened a 28-bed ICU across two units: MICU3 (16 beds) and MICU4 (12 beds).
• Patient ratio: 1:2

Schedule

• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Hours: 12 per day; 36 or 48 per week offered
• Every other weekend and every other holiday off
• Must work 2 of the 3 winter holidays
• Up to 40 hours of time off can be approved
• Back-to-back weekends off cannot be approved

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Valid RN license in Virginia. A Virginia license pending may be submitted, but a state license must be verified by primary source within 30 days of start.
• Experience: 1 year of Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) experience, completed within the last year
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS, both issued by the American Red Cross or the American Heart Association
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Systems: Experience with Epic

Background, Drug Screening, and Health Requirements

• Criminal background check: 7-year check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG: Required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification: Run through a third-party vendor for the highest level of education. An official transcript is acceptable; a photocopy of a diploma is not.
• Fingerprinting: May be required depending on the unit. The facility will notify when needed.
• Drug screen: 10-panel, including marijuana (cannabinoids) and fentanyl, within 2 months of start. Instant tests are not acceptable.
• Physical statement: Within 12 months of start, attesting to ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Must be signed by a physician, PA, or NP.
• TB: QuantiFERON (Qgold) within 12 months of start, or 2 PPDs (the second within 90 days of start). T-spot is not acceptable.
• Tdap: Required, received after age 11. Td recommended within 10 years of Tdap. No declinations or exemptions.
• Measles, mumps, and rubella: 2 vaccines or a positive titer. Declinations and exemptions are not acceptable.
• Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer, or a negative surface antibody titer plus a negative antigen titer. Core antibody, series, declinations, and exemptions are not acceptable.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or a titer. Declination required if the titer is negative.
• Flu vaccine (2026-27): Required by 10/31. No exemptions or declinations.
• Fit testing: Required for patient-facing clinical roles; completed onsite.

Additional Notes

• Must adhere to the facility float policy.
• Familiarity with the facility's electronic medical record system is expected.
• A radiation badge will be supplied by the facility for new candidates.