Job Opportunity – Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) RN – New York
Start Date: October 13, 2026
Location: Upstate New York
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Four 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) with every other weekend rotation. Patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional 1:1 assignments based on acuity.
Highlights:
- 16-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit with diverse, complex case mix including sepsis, ARDS, multi-organ failure, cardiac arrest with targeted temperature management, and advanced mechanical support
- Work with advanced critical care technologies including CRRT, ECMO, Impella, IABP, and EKOS
- Epic charting system with 24 hours of comprehensive orientation
- Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience required; first-time travelers welcome
- Must reside more than 75 miles from facility; pre-approved time off available
- Float opportunities within the system; comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory therapy, rapid response, and pharmacy
Requirements:
- Active New York RN license in hand at time of submission (required)
- Minimum 2 years of critical care nursing experience
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Epic charting experience (required)
- Experience with 1:2 patient ratios in critical care settings
- Proficiency in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, arterial line management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, titration of vasoactive and cardiac drips, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, and ABG interpretation
- Skills in pulmonary artery line monitoring, CVA/stroke management, massive transfusion protocol, IV insulin protocols, blood product administration, and management of patients with acute kidney injury and renal failure preferred
- Must be available for more than 10 days of requested time off during assignment
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Medical Intensive Care Unit provides an exceptional environment for experienced critical care nurses seeking to advance their skills with cutting-edge technology and complex patient populations. You'll join a collaborative team supported by comprehensive ancillary services including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and specialized support staff. This role offers meaningful clinical impact working with critically ill patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, renal replacement therapy, and targeted temperature management protocols.