MICU Night RN: Critical Care & Impact

Rochester Regional Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 54,759 - 72,999; Part time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is looking for a Registered Nurse I to provide high-quality patient care in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). As a key player, you will assess, document, and communicate patient needs while developing individualized care plans.

Qualifications include a New York Registered Nurse license and a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Ideal candidates will have BLS certification and preferably at least 6 months of RN experience.

The position offers a varied schedule of 24 hours per week, primarily during the night shift, with a pay range of $39.75 - $52.99.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.
• Communicates and documents patient assessments with the team.
• Develops individualized plans of care and revises as needed.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Plan of care development

Education

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

BLS certification

Job description

Job Title: Registered Nurse I

Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 24 Hours

Schedule: Night

SUMMARY:

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive

difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet

their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) provides critical care for patients with complex conditions. Services include advanced airway and ventilator support, chest tubes, central lines, IV infusions, telemetry, invasive monitoring, CRRT, therapeutic devices (IABP, Impella), and ECMO.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).

• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.

• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.

• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.

• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.

COMPLIANCE:

• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.

• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

• At least 6 months RN experience preferred

EDUCATION:

• AS: Nursing (Required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)
• RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)

PAY RANGE: $39.75 - $52.99