
MICU | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Lawrenceville, GA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $45.83
- Weekly
- $1,650
- Yearly (full-time)
- $85,800
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 16, 2026
This job pays about $45.83/hour — 2% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia ($44.98/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia right now
- 1,452 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Georgia from 6 agencies, 38 of them in Lawrenceville.
- Pay in these listings: $16.15 – $85.00/hour, median $51.86/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Georgia: $44.98/hour ($93,558/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($85.00/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
MICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Lawrenceville, Georgia
Experienced MICU Travel Registered Nurses are invited to join a high-acuity Medical Intensive Care Unit in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an ICU nurse who is confident caring for critically ill adult patients and collaborating in a fast-paced hospital environment. Located in vibrant Gwinnett County, Lawrenceville offers convenient access to Atlanta-area dining, shopping, parks, and cultural attractions while providing a welcoming community setting.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Lawrenceville, Georgia
- Unit: 1 East Medical ICU
- Specialty: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Assignment: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,610–$1,690
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 6:45 p.m. to 7:15 a.m.; schedule may vary
- Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
- Holiday Commitment: Two major holidays and one minor holiday may be required during the assignment
MICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical ICU or comparable Intensive Care Unit setting
- Active Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Georgia
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Current NIHSS certification
- Strong critical-thinking, patient assessment, and clinical communication skills
- CCRN certification preferred
- Experience with Cerner and/or Medical ICU or COVID ICU patient populations preferred
Medical ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill adult patients in a Medical ICU
- Perform focused nursing assessments, recognize changes in patient condition, and escalate concerns promptly
- Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established protocols
- Monitor hemodynamic status, respiratory function, and other critical care indicators
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and the interdisciplinary care team
- Manage and document care for patients requiring complex monitoring and life-support interventions
- Educate patients and families while supporting shared care planning and care transitions
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold current standards of critical care nursing practice
Apply now for this MICU Travel Registered Nurse opportunity and join the critical care team in Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
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.
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