Travel MICU RN - $2,117 per week

WCS Healthcare Partners is seeking a travel nurse RN MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Rochester, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MICU - Medical Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) Travel Nurse in the vibrant city of Rochester, NY. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment, providing critical care to patients with complex medical needs. Enjoy the benefits of a supportive interdisciplinary team and the chance to expand your skills in a dynamic healthcare setting.Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care to patients with high-acuity diagnoses in a 16-bed MICU.
• Manage a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2, with occasional 1:1 based on patient acuity.
• Utilize advanced medical equipment such as CRRT, EKOS, IABP, ECMO, and Impella.
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias and provide care for patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
• Perform arterial line and central line management, continuous IV sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Manage BiPAP/CPAP, ventilated patients, and interpret Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs).
• Implement isolation precautions/PPE and follow nurse-driven ECMO protocols.
• Monitor Central Venous Pressure (CVP) and administer blood products.
• Assist with procedures such as chest tube insertion/removal and fresh tracheostomy care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams including IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, and more.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU).
• Experience with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.
• Proficiency in EPIC charting system.
• Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
• Ability to interpret and manage dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and continuous IV sedation.
• Skills in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ventilator care.
• Competence in interpreting Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs) and performing suctioning (ETT, NT).
• Capability to perform phlebotomy and manage acute stroke and CVA.

WCS Healthcare Partners Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN - MICU

About WCS Healthcare Partners

With WCS Healthcare Partners, every Job Seeker grows stronger, moving one step forward with each job placement. We take the time to get to know the needs and qualifications of each Healthcare professional to match you with the right clinical setting, patient population, merging your compensation and career goals with your desired work environment. Our recruiters are experts at navigating the dynamic nature of healthcare employers to get your resume in front of the right decision makers.

NURSING

Registered Nurses (RN)

Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

Travel Nursing

Quality Assurance/Review, Performance Improvement, HEDIS

Nursing Leadership

Case Management

ALLIED HEALTH

Technologists: Medical, Laboratory, Cardiac, RadTech, X-Ray

Therapy: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy

Social Work: LCSW/LMSW, Case Management, Care Coordination

Med Support: Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy, Surgical/Sterile Techs

Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs

Dental Hygienist, Dental Assistants

OPERATIONS & FINANCE

Practice Management

Clinical Operations

Administrative Support

Reception, Clerical, Call Center

Claims Appeals/Denials/Reimbursement

Insurance Pre-Authorizations

Medical Billing/Coding

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay