Travel MICU Registered Nurse - $2,873 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Medical ICU position requiring at least 1 year of recent ICU experience, with night shift availability and a mix of ICU and PCU patient populations.

Details

• Works in a combined MICU/PCU environment within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes COPD, encephalopathy, drug overdose, DKA, AKI, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, heart failure (HF), and A-fib
• Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1 for cooling/CRRT/high-acuity patients, 2:1 for vented patients, 3:1 for mixed ICU/PCU assignments, and up to 4:1 for PCU or general med/transfer-status patients
• Special procedures include CRRT, HD, A-line placement, CVC placement, trach placement, and chest tube placement
• Special equipment includes cooling machines, Bair Huggers, massive transfusion setups, and CRRT
• Unit averages approximately 3 vented patients per day
• Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Required to work every other weekend
• Floating required to other ICU and Med/Surg units as census fluctuates; Med/Surg ratios are approximately 1:5–7

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required; pending MI license considered with a concrete ETA and proof of application at time of submission
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS (AHA) certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure care, IV insulin protocol administration, GI surgical patient care, chronic and acute renal failure management including CVVHD/CRRT, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care, continuous IV sedation, emergency and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration, CVA/acute stroke management, ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP support, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Agency RNs float to Med/Surg units in rotation with staff MICU RNs as ICU census flexes
• Holiday coverage is required; flexibility with summer holidays is expected
• No RTO (requested time off) in the first two weeks of the assignment
• All RTO requests must be submitted prior to offer; any RTO submitted after the offer must be approved by the on-site manager
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-713989. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Medical ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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