Travel Medical ICU RN - $2,218 per week

Malone Healthcare Solutions

Fort Wayne (IN)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Holiday Pay

401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Pet insurance

License and certification reimbursement

Referral bonus

Continuing Education

Job summary

Malone Healthcare Solutions is seeking a travel nurse RN for the MICU in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This role requires managing high-acuity medical patients with a focus on independence and critical care skills. Ideal candidates must have a minimum of 1.5 years ICU experience and hold an active Indiana RN license. The position involves 3×12-hour shifts per week, with a team-focused environment. Benefits include weekly pay, holiday pay, medical and dental benefits, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

Minimum 1.5 years ICU experience required, 2 years preferred.
Must have an active Indiana RN license.
BLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

Manage high-acuity medical patients in the ICU.
Care for both ICU and PCU patients, more emphasis on PCU.
Function independently as an ICU nurse.

Skills

Ventilator management

IV drip titration

Strong clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Education

Active Indiana RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Philips heart monitors

Epic (EMR)

Pyxis

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 05/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days, evenings
Employment Type: Travel

ICU / Progressive Care RN – Mixed Acuity Unit (Indiana)

Unit Overview

Medical ICU: 24 beds
Progressive Care (PCU): 12 beds
Mixed acuity model → ICU + stepdown patients on the same unit
Travelers will care for both, but more PCU than ICU

Patient Population

You’ll manage high-acuity medical patients, including:

Sepsis
Respiratory failure (acute & chronic)
Renal failure
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
Pulmonary embolism
Pneumonia

This is true critical care, not a light ICU.

Core Skills Required

Ventilator management
IV drip titration
- Vasopressors
- Sedation
- Paralytics
Assist with
- Intubations
- Central line placement
Strong clinical judgment + critical thinking

You’re expected to function like a fully independent ICU nurse.

Ratios

ICU: 1:2 (sometimes 1:3 with stable/transfer patients)
PCU: 1:3 (sometimes 1:4)

Important: even when floated, max ratio stays 1:3.

Floating

Heavy float expectations.

Can float to
- Other ICUs
- PCU units
- Med‑Surg
Will still keep 1:3 max ratio, even when floated

Flexibility is not optional here.

Requirements

Experience:
- Minimum 1.5 years ICU (2 years preferred)
License:
- Active Indiana RN license
Certifications (AHA only):
- BLS
- ACLS

Equipment / Systems

Philips heart monitors
Epic (EMR)
Pyxis (medication dispensing)
EKG machines
Dopplers

Schedule

3×12-hour shifts/week
Includes weekends (rotation required)
Would never work alone → team-based environment

Dress Code

Caribbean blue scrubs
Jackets: black, white, or Caribbean blue only

About Malone Healthcare - Nursing

With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.

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