MICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse – MICU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a 28-bed ICU split across two units (16 beds on MICU3 and 12 beds on MICU4)
• Patient population primarily with multi-system failure and co-morbid conditions such as sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, and organ failure
• Patient ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday coverage
• Time off: 40 hours approved; no back-to-back weekends off; no time off around Labor Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required and must be carried during work hours
• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification required; BSN preferred, ASN minimum if BSN not held
• Official transcript acceptable in lieu of diploma (photocopies not accepted)
• Fingerprinting required for certain units (Behavioral Health, Unit 5 East) with results prior to start
• Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check required for Behavioral Health and Unit 5 East candidates, processed within 45 days prior to start
• Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Completed employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB screening: 2-step PPD within 1 year and 90 days of start or Qgold within 12 months (Tspot not accepted); chest x-ray if positive PPD or Qgold
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations/exemptions for measles
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required; if low/negative, Hep B Antigen titer also required within 6 months of start
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but will not hold clearance
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually during flu season (no exemptions)
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen including marijuana and fentanyl within 2 months of start, updated annually

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Release authorization, TB screening, and traveler compliance forms must be completed prior to start
• Latex allergy questionnaire required if applicable

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to work nights and follow the specified schedule
• Time off requests are limited and subject to approval based on facility policy
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position offers a challenging critical care environment with a focus on complex ICU patients requiring skilled nursing care and adherence to strict compliance and certification standards.