Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit; MICU

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Job Title:

Registered Nurse – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Profession:
Registered Nurse Specialty: MICU Facility:
Rochester General Hospital

Location:

1425 Portland Ave Bldg 3, Rochester, NY  Pay Rate: $60 – $65 per hour Schedule & Shift
• 3x12-Hour Night Shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
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Start Date:

09/30/2025
• Weekend Requirement:
Every other weekend
• Block Scheduling:
Not available
• Locals:
Not accepted (must reside >75 miles from facility)
• First-Time Travelers:
Accepted

Job Description Rochester General Hospital is seeking an experienced Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse to provide expert, high-acuity care to critically ill patients. The ideal candidate will demonstrate advanced critical care skills, utilize evidence-based practice, and collaborate effectively with an interdisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate care in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Unit Information:

• Unit Type: 16-bed MICU
• Common Cases:
  Sepsis, ARDS, renal failure, heart failure, pre-VAD workups, alcohol withdrawal, overdose, multi-organ failure, post-cardiac arrest/targeted temperature management, respiratory failure/shock.
• Advanced Therapies: CRRT, EKOS, IABP, ECMO, Impella.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2, with 1:1 based on acuity.
• Charting System:
  Epic

• Provide comprehensive care to critically ill adult patients in the MICU.
• Perform advanced assessments, administer medications, and manage life-support equipment.
• Respond effectively to emergencies, including codes and rapid response events.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Epic.
• Adhere to hospital protocols, infection control standards, and evidence-based practice guidelines.

li>Active New York RN license (MUST be in hand prior to start – no exceptions).
• Minimum 2 years of recent MICU experience.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS, ACLS, NIHSS (required).
• Patient Ratio
  
  Experience:
  
  1:2 in high-acuity ICU settings.
• Teaching hospital experience:
  Preferred but not required.
• Travel experience:
  Not required; first-time travelers welcome.

Compensation: $65.00 per hour