Staff Nurse - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

4w4 weeks ago

The University of Toledo

Toledo, US · Full-time · $64,000 – $84,000

About this role

Maintains standards of professional nursing practice and coordinates total nursing care for patients in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. Considers specific age needs while providing leadership by working cooperatively with other health care professionals. This role requires flexibility to rotate shifts and units, and to assume Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed.

The position involves working varying shifts, including two weekend shifts per month and one major holiday per year. On-call duties are required, and the nurse may float to other units as needed. The role demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift 50 pounds and perform CPR.

The Medical Intensive Care Unit is located at the Health Science Campus Hospital, a teaching environment. Nurses collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-acuity care. The unit operates under the AFSCME HSC bargaining unit, ensuring union representation. The work requires accuracy, integrity, and flexibility in a fast-paced setting.

Opportunities for professional growth include taking on the Charge Nurse role and gaining experience in critical care. The position offers premium pay of 10% on top of the base hourly rate. Nurses must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and nicotine-free as a condition of employment.

Requirements

Active RN licensure in the State of Ohio.
BLS certification required.
Willingness to rotate shifts and units.
Ability to assume Charge Nurse role as needed.
Physical requirements: visual acuity 20/20 or corrected, ability to hear, manual dexterity, ability to push/pull/roll/transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally, ability to stand/walk frequently, ability to bend/reach/stoop/kneel frequently, ability to perform CPR.
Exhibits accuracy, integrity, and flexibility; punctual and dependable.
Possesses organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills and group facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain standards of professional nursing practice and coordinate total nursing care for patients.
Provide leadership by working cooperatively with other health care professionals.
Assume Charge Nurse role as required.
Rotate shifts and units as needed.
Participate in on-call schedule and work weekend shifts and holidays as assigned.
Float to other units as needed.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and nursing protocols.

Benefits

Premium Pay of 10% on top of base hourly rate ($32.81 - $42.58).
Union representation through AFSCME HSC bargaining unit.
Opportunity to take on Charge Nurse responsibilities for professional development.