Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse at an acute care hospital in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This role involves providing high-acuity nursing care to critically ill adult patients within a dynamic and challenging environment, including those with complex medical conditions and potential COVID-19 diagnoses.
The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, intervention, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This is a travel nursing assignment designed for experienced ICU professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct and comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the MICU.
- Monitor, assess, and document patient conditions, including vital signs, neurological status, and hemodynamic parameters.
- Administer medications, blood products, and treatments as prescribed, including titratable vasoactive drips and continuous infusions.
- Operate and manage specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, IV pumps, and cardiac monitors.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, residents, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Respond promptly and effectively to medical emergencies and changes in patient status.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
- Experience with Cerner electronic health record (EHR) system.
- Previous experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) or COVID ICU.
Skills & Competencies
- Expert clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Proficiency in ventilator management and respiratory support.
- Competence in hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation.
- Strong medication administration skills, including complex IV drips.
- Ability to perform rapid response and emergency interventions.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night shift (NOC)
- Shift Hours: 1845 - 0715 (7:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days per week (schedule varies)
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Holiday Expectations: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) during the assignment.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.