MICU Registered Nurse – Travel Assignment - Rochester, NY

NavitsPartners • Buffalo, NY

1d • $55 - $62

About The Position

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced and compassionate Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse for a high-acuity travel assignment in Rochester, NY. In this role, you will deliver advanced, life-saving care to critically ill adult patients with complex medical conditions, including sepsis, ARDS, respiratory failure, and multi-organ dysfunction. This position requires strong clinical judgment, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary critical care team.

Requirements

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand)
• Diploma, ADN, or BSN (BSN preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience (MICU experience preferred)
• BLS and ACLS – Required
• NIHSS – Required
• Experience with ventilated patients, invasive monitoring lines, and EPIC EMR
• Strong critical thinking, ability to perform under pressure, excellent communication, and teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• CCRN – Preferred
• MICU experience preferred
• BSN preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct continuous, comprehensive physical and hemodynamic assessments; monitor vital signs, labs, and patient responses to identify subtle clinical changes
• Manage and monitor advanced life-support equipment, including mechanical ventilators, CRRT, IABP, and ECMO
• Safely administer and titrate critical care medications and IV drips (e.g., vasopressors, sedatives, analgesics)
• Serve as a patient advocate for sedated or non-verbal patients, ensuring goals of care are respected
• Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nursing colleagues during daily rounds
• Accurately document patient care, interventions, and outcomes in EPIC EMR
• Provide education, communication, and emotional support to patients’ families during critical situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level