MICU Critical Care RN - Fast-Paced High-Acuity Expert

Atrium Health; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a 14-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) focused on high-acuity adult patients. The role includes engagement in quality initiatives, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice within a fast-paced, full-bed unit.

Responsibilities cover the nursing process, patient-family engagement, safety culture, and timely EHR documentation. Requires BLS, RN licensure, and 1 year of clinical nursing experience; may require travel within

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.
• Active registered nurse (RN) license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes.
• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families.
• Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.
• Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.
• May be required to float to other units to meet patient care needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and age-specific patient needs.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Time management

Excellent communication

Fast-paced environment

EHR/computer proficiency

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Atrium Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join a 14-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) focused on high-acuity adult patients. The role includes engagement in quality initiatives, clinical governance, and evidence-based practice within a fast-paced, full-bed unit.

Responsibilities cover the nursing process, patient-family engagement, safety culture, and timely EHR documentation. Requires BLS, RN licensure, and 1 year of clinical nursing experience; may require travel within