MICU Registered Nurse

UCHealth; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCHealth seeks a Registered Nurse for our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) to deliver high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adults, performing thorough assessments, titrating medications, and managing ventilators and invasive lines.

This role collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans that support optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a critical care setting with high-acuity patients.
• Ability to titrate medications and manage ventilators.
• Strong collaboration with physicians, therapists, and the care team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adults in MICU.
• Perform thorough assessments and respond to rapid changes in condition.
• Precept and educate patients, families, and peers while upholding safety standards.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Patient assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education and precepting

Education

RN license in good standing

BSN or higher

Job description

UCHealth seeks a Registered Nurse for our Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). The RN delivers high-acuity, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adults, performing thorough assessments, titrating medications, managing ventilators and invasive lines, and responding to rapid changes in condition. This role collaborates closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans that support optimal patient outcomes. RNs at UCHealth also precept and educate patients, families, and peers, uphold safety and infection-prevention standards, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives in an innovative, diverse, and inclusive environment with strong opportunities for growth.