# Job Opportunity – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Registered Nurse – North Carolina
Start Date:
November 16, 2026
Location:
North Carolina
Compensation:
Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule:
12-hour night shifts (18:45-07:15), 36 hours per week, 13-week contract. 12 weekend shifts per contract required. Self-scheduling with rotating float to step-down ICU when census is low.
Highlights:
- Patient ratio of 1:3 (aide provided when 4+ patients assigned)- Meditech Expanse EMR with Pyxis medication management- Comprehensive cardiac monitoring with continuous pulse oximetry and temperature monitoring- 24 hours of orientation plus first-week hospital orientation classes- Diverse case mix including DKA, active GI bleeds, stroke, post-stroke respiratory failure, pneumonia, complicated surgical cases, CHF, and acute kidney injury- Advanced monitoring technology with cameras in every room and onsite respiratory services
Requirements:
- Current RN license (North Carolina or Compact state)- Minimum 2 years of Medical Intensive Care Unit experience- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, Stroke Life Support- Meditech charting system experience required- Patient ratio experience of 1:3 required- Core competencies: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, IV insulin protocols, port access/management, blood product administration, IV insertion and maintenance, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, CVA/acute stroke management, ventilated patient care, high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), infection prevention, and isolation precautions/PPE- Must pass EKG testing prior to start date- Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Travel nursing experience- Additional skills: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, TPN/lipids administration, continuous IV sedation, BiPAP/CPAP management, fresh tracheostomy care, ABG interpretation, ventilator management, and phlebotomy
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Medical Intensive Care Unit position offers the chance to work with a diverse patient population in a technologically advanced environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams. You'll provide critical care using state-of-the-art monitoring equipment while managing complex cases that will challenge and expand your clinical expertise. The self-scheduling model and structured orientation program ensure a smooth transition and optimal work-life balance.
