MICU

Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) — Travel RN

Rochester, NY | Nights | 13-Week Contract

This MICU assignment places you in a high-acuity adult and geriatric critical care environment managing a complex, diverse patient population. The unit operates nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30), with every other weekend required.

Patient Population & Clinical Scope

The unit cares for critically ill adults and geriatric patients with diagnoses including sepsis, ARDS, respiratory failure, multi-organ failure, DKA, CIWA, overdose, GI bleed, acute kidney injury, and post-cardiac arrest with targeted temperature management. Nurses manage advanced hemodynamic support including CRRT, IABP, Impella, and ECMO.

Required Skills

• Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Arterial line and central line management
• Titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips; continuous IV sedation and paralytics
• Ventilator management and ABG interpretation
• CVVHD/CRRT, procedural sedation, blood product administration
• Massive transfusion protocol, stroke management, hypothermia protocol

Requirements

• Active New York RN license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 1–2 years MICU experience
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Electronic health record proficiency required
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility

Schedule & Additional Details

• Shift: 4x12 nights, every other weekend
• Float: required
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Pre-approved time off: up to one occurrence per contract
• First-time travelers welcome
• Contract length: 13 weeks | Start: September 29, 2026