MICU RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - MICU

Overview

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: MICU, a new 28-bed ICU across two units (16 beds on MICU3 and 12 beds on MICU4)
• Patient Population: Predominantly multi-system failure with co-morbid conditions. Common diagnoses include sepsis, pneumonia, GI bleed, and organ failure.
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Shift: Nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30)
• Hours: 12 hours per day, 48 hours per week (36 or 48 hours offered)

Schedule and Time Off

• Every other weekend and every other holiday
• 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

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• MICU (Medical Intensive Care Unit) experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic

Education

• Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required if the candidate does not have a BSN
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Official transcript accepted; photocopy of diploma not acceptable

Background and Health Requirements

• Background check: 7-year criminal check (including sex offender registry, Level 3 checks, and nationwide checks) within 60 days of start, updated annually. Must cover all locations lived or worked in the past 7 years.
• Exclusion checks: EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG within 30 days of start, updated every 30 days
• Drug screen: 10-panel including marijuana (may be listed as cannabinoids) and fentanyl, within 2 months of start. Instant tests not accepted.
• TB: Negative QuantiFERON within 12 months of start, or two PPDs (first within 1 year of start, second within 90 days). T-SPOT not accepted. If positive, chest X-ray within 6 months of start and a TB questionnaire annually.
• Immunizations and titers: Tdap received after age 11, with Td recommended within 10 years. Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella each require two vaccines or a positive titer, with specific rules for low or negative titers. Declinations and exemptions are not accepted for most of these.
• Influenza: 2026-27 flu vaccination by 10/31 (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Physical exam: Within 12 months of start, attesting to ability to meet the physical demands of the position. Must be signed and must not list restrictions.
• Fit testing: Required for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite)
• Forms: Employee health screening, TB screening, release authorization, professional appearance guidelines, and traveler compliance (all completed by the candidate before or during start)