Travel MICU Registered Nurse - $2,056 per week

American Traveler; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 Benefits

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking a Travel MICU RN for assignment in Battle Creek, Michigan. The position requires ICU experience, Michigan RN license, and current BLS/ACLS/NIH Stroke Scale certifications. Expect 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and travel benefits.

The role involves floating to adjacent ICU and medical-surgical units, patient acuity management, and adherence to orientation and holiday policies. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits are provided from day one.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan RN license.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications.
• Minimum of 1 year ICU nursing experience.
• IV therapy including arterial and central line management.
• Ability to interpret cardiac rhythms and manage multi-system issues.
• Competency with ventilator care and high-flow modalities.

Responsibilities

• Care for MICU patients in a hospital setting with variable acuity.
• Manage ventilated patients and monitor cardiopulmonary status.
• Float to other ICU and medical-surgical units as needed.
• Follow unit protocols for CRRT, arterial/central lines, and titration.
• Adhere to orientation schedule and holiday time-off policies.

Skills

ICU nursing experience

Ventilator care

Cardiac monitoring

Education

Michigan RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIH Stroke Scale certification

Tools

BiPAP

CPAP

CRRT

Arterial/central line management

Job description

Travel MICU Registered Nurse - $2,056 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Medical ICU with at least 1 year of ICU experience and a Michigan RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) of a hospital setting
• Mixed patient population including ICU, PCU, and general medical transfer patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 for high acuity to 4:1 for lower acuity, with 2:1 for ventilated patients
• Expect to care for patients with diagnoses including COPD, respiratory failure, cardiac arrest, DKA, AKI, and stroke
• Special procedures include CRRT, HD, arterial and central line placement, trach and chest tube placement
• Utilize equipment such as cooling machines, Bair Huggers, CRRT, and ventilators
• Day shifts are available in 12-hour blocks with every other weekend required
• Floating required to other ICU and medical-surgical units, with typical med-surg ratios of 5-6 patients per RN
• Must be available for the entire week of orientation
• Responsible for managing a range of acuities including general medical and high-acuity ICU patients
• Unit supports procedures and management for critically ill patients including ventilated cases and CRRT
• Staff will float in rotation with core unit RNs based on hospital census
• Must work every other weekend and adhere to specific holiday time-off policies (only one holiday off allowed and not consecutive days)
• Average of three ventilated patients daily on the unit
• Team includes support from physicians who may retain lower-acuity ICU patients within the unit
• Orientation attendance for the full week is required

Requirements

• Active Michigan RN license in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications (AHA required)
• Minimum of 1 year ICU nursing experience required
• IV therapy skills including arterial and central line management, blood product administration, PICC management, and IV initiation
• Ability to interpret and manage cardiac arrhythmias, multisystem organ failure, and CVA/stroke management
• Competency with BiPAP, CPAP, ventilator care, and high flow nasal cannula
• Emergency medication administration and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Endocrine, renal, GI, and neurological patient management skills required
• First-time travelers are accepted for consideration
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-647951. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Medical ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.