MICU Travel Nurse Career Guide
MICU Travel RN Jobs With Nomad Health
Highest-Paying Medical ICU Travel Nurse Jobs
MICU Travel Nursing 101
MICU Travel Nurse Job Description
A Day in the Life of a MICU Travel Nurse
Required Skills for MICU Travel Nurses
While soft skills like communication and empathy are important, hard
skills are equally essential to succeed in this role.
Critical Medication Management
Common Equipment and Procedures for MICU Travel Nurses
Ventilators
Artierial Lines
Central Lines
CCRT
ECMO
Facilitating Compassionate Care
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
MICU Travel Nurse Job Titles Explained
MICU vs. ICU Travel Nursing
MICU vs. SICU Travel Nursing
How To Become a MICU Travel RN
1. Get Your Nursing Degree
2. Pass the NCLEX and Get Licensed
3. Work in a Medical Intensive Care Unit
4. Obtain Specialty Certifications
Frequently Asked Questions About MICU Travel Nursing
Yes. According to the American Hospital Association, there are over 50,000 medical intensive care beds in community hospitals throughout the U.S. In some regions, the number of ICU beds have grown in response to COVID-19, so it’s likely the demand for MICU travel nurses will remain strong.
There can be an equal amount of stress in both the MICU and ICU. For some hospitals, these units are interchangeable and both will have a very sick patient population.
According to Nomad, the highest pay for a MICU travel nurse is currently $3,864 a week.* According to ZipRecruiter, the average highest pay for a MICU travel nurse in 2023 is $2,758 a week.
*Subject to change. This is based on Nomad MICU job listings as of March 7, 2023.
MICU Healthcare Resources
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