Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,419 per week in Bay City, MI

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Intensive Care Unit – Michigan

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Bay City, Michigan

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Rotating shifts (day, evening, and night available); every other weekend required; flexible scheduling with advance requests considered

Highlights:

• Critical care environment specializing in open heart patient population with advanced cardiovascular procedures
• Opportunity to expand clinical skills with float rotation to Emergency Department and Step Down units
• Collaborative, physician-partnered care model with emphasis on evidence-based practice and leadership development
• Preceptorship and mentorship opportunities available for professional growth and skill advancement
• Structured attendance policy ensures reliable team support and optimal patient care delivery
• Active participation in care planning, discharge coordination, and interdisciplinary patient conferences

Requirements:

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required
• Open heart/cardiovascular surgical experience required
• Willingness and ability to float to Emergency Department and Step Down units
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, NIHSS (documentation required upon submission)
• Travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Neurosurgical experience preferred
• Additional certifications preferred: TCAR, TNCC, CCRN, SCRN

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers experienced ICU nurses the chance to work with a complex cardiovascular patient population while developing broader critical care competencies across multiple units. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values professional development, evidence-based nursing practice, and leadership at the bedside. The facility maintains high standards for attendance and reliability, ensuring you work alongside dedicated professionals committed to excellence in patient care.

Responsibilities Include:

• Collaborate with physicians to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans
• Provide direct bedside nursing care and execute medical orders with precision
• Delegate and oversee support staff including Nurse Assistants and Patient Care Associates
• Evaluate care plan effectiveness and adjust interventions as needed
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate ongoing patient education needs
• Serve as team leader ensuring appropriate patient placement and assignment delegation
• Mentor new employees and nursing students as part of the preceptorship program
• Integrate current evidence-based knowledge into daily clinical practice

Important Policy Information:

The facility maintains a structured attendance policy to ensure consistent, reliable patient care coverage. All nurses are expected to fulfill scheduled shifts in their entirety and arrive on time. Extenuating circumstances supported by appropriate documentation will be reviewed individually. This policy reflects the organization's commitment to patient safety and team accountability.