Job Title: Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: MICU
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 3x12-Hour
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: Minimum 2 years of Medical ICU experience
License: Valid state license in hand at time of submission
Certifications: BCLS, ACLS, NIHSS
Must-Have:
Epic experience required
Proficient in IV start
Experience with telemetry
Competency with ventilators
Description:
The Medical Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse is responsible for the care of critically ill patients.
The schedule consists of three 12-hour shifts, rotating every four weeks between days and nights.
Patient ratios may vary from 1:1 to 1:2, ensuring high-quality care.
Candidates should possess a minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical ICU setting.
Epic documentation experience is a requirement for this role.
Certifications such as BCLS, ACLS, and NIHSS must be current.
The role requires skills in the care of ventilated patients and interpretation of dysrhythmias.
The nurse will manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure.
Preferred qualifications include previous travel nursing experience and proficiency in Epic documentation.
Specialized experience in conditions like respiratory failure, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis is advantageous.
The unit utilizes equipment including NxStage CRRT and GE ventilators, requiring familiarity with these systems.
Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is key to providing comprehensive patient care.
Candidates must comply with credentialing processes promptly to avoid delays in starting the position.
References from prior supervisors or leaders are essential for submission.
Travel experience may be considered for potential candidates.