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MICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Rochester, NY

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact MICU Registered Nurse (RN) locum tenens job in Rochester, NY (zip code 14621). This travel nursing opportunity places you in a leading Medical Intensive Care Unit, providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients. Join our healthcare team in one of New York's most vibrant cities, known for its welcoming community, beautiful parks, and dynamic healthcare environment.

MICU RN Job Details – Rochester, NY

• Job Title: MICU Registered Nurse (Locum Tenens, Travel Nursing)
• Location: Rochester, NY 14621 (New York healthcare jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel/Contract (Locum Tenens)
• Start Date: November 11, 2025
• End Date: February 10, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12 hours per week (19:00 - 07:30)
• Weekly Hours: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Unit Details: 16-bed MICU with advanced technology and interdisciplinary support
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1980–$2030
  
  

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active New York Registered Nurse (RN) license in hand (required for NY nursing jobs)
• Minimum 1 year of recent MICU/critical care nursing experience
• Experience with Epic electronic medical records (required)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (required for critical care nurse roles)
• Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
• Must reside outside a 75-mile radius from Rochester, NY
• First-time travel nurses are encouraged to apply!
  
  

MICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients
• Manage complex diagnoses: sepsis, ARDS, renal failure, heart failure, overdose, multi-organ failure, post-cardiac arrest, respiratory failure/shock, and more
• Operate advanced critical care equipment: CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO
• Maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 (occasional 1:1 based on patient acuity)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: IV, PT, RT, radiology, pharmacy, and social services
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR
• Complete orientation and required training modules prior to assignment start
  
  

Take the next step in your critical care nursing career with this rewarding travel nurse job in Rochester, NY. Apply now to join our supportive healthcare team and make a meaningful impact in the MICU!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.