Travel Registered Nurse MICU Job

Healthforce; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Nurse for a MICU travel assignment in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The 13-week contract starts 11/16/2026 with 36 guaranteed hours per week and 12-hour nights (12x3) in a hospital ICU caring for critically ill adults.

You will monitor hemodynamics, titrate vasoactive drugs, administer therapies, and collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team. Must have 2+ years MICU experience, active RN license, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years MICU experience.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• CCRNs and Cerner ICU/Covid ICU experience preferred.
• Active RN license (in good standing) and ability to meet state regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work in a high-acuity ICU setting and to comply with hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill adults in MICU, including patients requiring ventilatory support and complex medical management.
• Monitor hemodynamic status, interpret data from monitors, and titrate vasoactive medications as ordered by the care team.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, blood products, and essential lines; ensure infection prevention and line care.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform frequent assessments, document findings accurately in the medical record, and participate in rounds and care planning.
• Respond to rapid response or code events, coordinate with the team to stabilize patients, and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Navigate the Cerner electronic health record for orders, documentation, and communication with family members as appropriate.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Ventilator management

Patient monitoring

Education

Active RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

CCRN

Tools

Cerner ICU

Job description

Overview

Registered Nurse - Medical ICU (MICU) travel assignment in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States. Start date 11/16/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay range: $1,754–$1,838. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 12-hour nights on a 12x3 schedule. Setting: hospital ICU, with adult critical care patients requiring advanced monitoring and interventions.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $1,754–$1,838 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (12x3)
• Start date: 11/16/2026
• Setting: Medical ICU in a hospital environment

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for critically ill adults in MICU, including patients requiring ventilatory support and complex medical management.
• Monitor hemodynamic status, interpret data from monitors, and titrate vasoactive medications as ordered by the care team.
• Administer medications, manage IV therapies, blood products, and essential lines; ensure infection prevention and line care.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform frequent assessments, document findings accurately in the medical record, and participate in rounds and care planning.
• Respond to rapid response or code events, coordinate with the team to stabilize patients, and ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Navigate the Cerner electronic health record for orders, documentation, and communication with family members as appropriate.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of MICU experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN and Cerner ICU/Covid ICU experience preferred
• Active RN license (in good standing) and ability to meet state regulatory requirements
• Ability to work in a high-acuity ICU setting and to comply with hospital policies and procedures

PAY DISCLAIMER

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.