ICU Registered Nurse - High-Acuity MICU

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC is seeking an experienced MICU Registered Nurse to provide high‑level care for critically ill adults. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage sepsis, respiratory failure, and post‑surgical complications, while adhering to evidence‑based protocols.

The role requires a Board‑certified nursing program graduate, an active NC RN license, and BLS certification, with a typical expectation of 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active RN license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• BLS certification required; additional certifications may be required by specialty.
• Typically requires 1 year of clinical nursing experience.
• Telehealth/telemedicine nursing licensure requirements apply as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, governance, and quality initiatives to improve care.
• Utilizes nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, and collaborates with the care team.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.
• May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.
• Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.
• Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision‑making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Time management

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Electronic health records

Education

BSN

RN license

Job description

Atrium Health in Monroe, NC is seeking an experienced MICU Registered Nurse to provide high‑level care for critically ill adults. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage sepsis, respiratory failure, and post‑surgical complications, while adhering to evidence‑based protocols.

The role requires a Board‑certified nursing program graduate, an active NC RN license, and BLS certification, with a typical expectation of 1 year of clinical experience.