ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Michigan
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Michigan are consistently active, with strong demand pulling from major academic medical centers, large regional health systems, and Level I trauma centers serving both urban and rural populations at every experience level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Ann Arbor, where employers like Michigan Medicine, Henry Ford Health, and Beaumont Health maintain large critical care units. Cardiac ICU, medical-surgical ICU, and neuro ICU are the most in-demand specializations across the state right now. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
5D Surgical Intensive Care Unit: The SICU is a 20-bed adult intensive care unit caring for patients who have had major operations or those experiencing complications requiring extensive physiological monitoring. Typically, this encompasses those patients with peripheral vascular diseases, cancer, hepatic, pancreatic or renal failure, cardiac and pulmonary disease. Often these patients present with multi-system failure requiring swan ganz monitoring, ventilator support, parenteral nutrition and fluid and electrolyte corrections. In addition, SICU receives adult liver transplants and is a major referral center for adult ECMO/Respiratory failure patients. This ICU also may receive overflow from the Trauma, Neuro, Medicine and Cardiac Intensive Care Units. SICU charge nurses participate as adult Rapid Response Providers throughout the University Hospital. SICU offers 12 hour night shifts, comprehensive orientation, career development and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. If you have a passion for nursing, SICU is where you want to be!
Required Qualifications*
- Current Michigan RN license
- One (1) year ICU or Emergency Room experience within the last 5 years.
- ACLS certification is required or must be completed within six (6) months of hire date.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
Desired Qualifications*
- BSN preferred
- Two (2) or more years Adult Surgical ICU experience
- CCRN certification or advancement within University of Michigan Health Professional Development Framework
- ACLS certification
- ECMO RN experience or Transplantation of the Liver and Kidney RN exp preferred
- Demonstrated effective delegation skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to working in and supporting a family centered care environment
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range for Registered Nurses
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $43.53-67.40/ hour
Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level C to Level E.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours: 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE)
Shifts: Nights, 12 hour nights
Location: University Hospital, 5D Surgical ICU
All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
Union Affiliation
Once RN license is obtained, this position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
284894
Working Title
REGISTERED NURSE: University Hospital (5D Surgical ICU)
Job Title
REGISTERED NURSE - LEVEL C
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM UH CVC 5D
Posting Begin/End Date
10/26/2026 - 11/01/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Critical Care
Mission Statement
Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
Responsibilities*
5D Surgical Intensive Care Unit: The SICU is a 20-bed adult intensive care unit caring for patients who have had major operations or those experiencing complications requiring extensive physiological monitoring. Typically, this encompasses those patients with peripheral vascular diseases, cancer, hepatic, pancreatic or renal failure, cardiac and pulmonary disease. Often these patients present with multi-system failure requiring swan ganz monitoring, ventilator support, parenteral nutrition and fluid and electrolyte corrections. In addition, SICU receives adult liver transplants and is a major referral center for adult ECMO/Respiratory failure patients. This ICU also may receive overflow from the Trauma, Neuro, Medicine and Cardiac Intensive Care Units. SICU charge nurses participate as adult Rapid Response Providers throughout the University Hospital. SICU offers 12 hour night shifts, comprehensive orientation, career development and the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population. If you have a passion for nursing, SICU is where you want to be!
Required Qualifications*
- Current Michigan RN license
- One (1) year ICU or Emergency Room experience within the last 5 years.
- ACLS certification is required or must be completed within six (6) months of hire date.
RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):
You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.
NOTE: In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment.
Desired Qualifications*
- BSN preferred
- Two (2) or more years Adult Surgical ICU experience
- CCRN certification or advancement within University of Michigan Health Professional Development Framework
- ACLS certification
- ECMO RN experience or Transplantation of the Liver and Kidney RN exp preferred
- Demonstrated effective delegation skills, and demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
- Demonstrated effective communication and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to working in and supporting a family centered care environment
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan medicine is comprised of over 26,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Nursing at Michigan offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!
Salary range for Registered Nurses
Hourly range for Registered Nurses $43.53-67.40/ hour
Evening Shift Differential-$3.00 / hour
Night Shift Differential- $4.00 / hour
Day Shift Weekend Differential- $2.90 / hour
Evening Shift Weekend Differential- $5.90 / hour
Night Shift Weekend Differential- $6.90 / hour
Charge Nurse Differential- $1.00 / hour
The benefit package includes:
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
2:1 Match on retirement savings and immediate vesting
Generous Paid Time Off Allowances
Robust Tuition and Certification support programs
Large offering of no cost CEs and professional development for advancement
Nursing Specific Info
This UMPNC RN posting is posted as Nursing Framework LEVEL C.
Actual Nursing Framework LEVEL and salary will be determined at time of hire.
Nursing Framework levels range from Level C to Level E.
Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period. Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort. Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.
If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Work Schedule
Hours: 36 hours per week (0.9 FTE)
Shifts: Nights, 12 hour nights
Location: University Hospital, 5D Surgical ICU
All new employees will be expected to float to a designated unit(s) in times of low census.
Union Affiliation
Once RN license is obtained, this position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Opening ID
284894
Working Title
REGISTERED NURSE: University Hospital (5D Surgical ICU)
Job Title
REGISTERED NURSE - LEVEL C
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Um Hospital
Department
MM UH CVC 5D
Posting Begin/End Date
10/26/2026 - 11/01/2026
Career Interest
Nursing- All Nursing
Nursing- Critical Care
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ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Michigan
A snapshot from current Michigan openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Henry Ford Health19
- Corewell Health11
- Trinity Health6
- American Traveler5
- The University of Michigan3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Michigan.
- Active Michigan Registered Nurse license issued by the Michigan Board of Nursing
- Current BLS certification required, ACLS certification strongly preferred
- Minimum one to two years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
- Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive drips
- Experience with electronic health records, commonly Epic or Cerner
- CCRN certification preferred for senior or charge ICU positions
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a icu registered nurse in Michigan?
You become an icu registered nurse in Michigan by first earning a registered nursing license through the Michigan Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited ADN or BSN program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most Michigan ICU hiring managers strongly prefer or require a BSN. After licensure, candidates typically gain critical care experience through a new-graduate residency or a general med-surg role before moving into ICU positions.
How much do ICU registered nurses make in Michigan?
ICU registered nurses in Michigan earn a median of about $94,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,260 for the lowest 10% to over $116,710 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Michigan?
Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Michigan right now include Henry Ford Health, Corewell Health, and Trinity Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Michigan's largest health systems, including academic medical centers in Ann Arbor and Detroit, generate the most consistent volume of ICU postings across the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?
Detroit, Bay City, and Petoskey are the Michigan cities with the most icu registered nurse openings, driven by the concentration of large academic health systems and Level I trauma centers in Detroit and Ann Arbor, while Grand Rapids anchors significant demand through its cluster of regional hospital networks serving West Michigan's growing population.
Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. About 85% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting that bedside critical care is inherently on-site work. The small share of remote opportunities in this field typically involves tele-ICU monitoring roles, where nurses provide real-time oversight of patients at partner hospitals using audio-visual technology.
How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a structured new-graduate residency program offered by large Michigan systems such as Michigan Medicine, Henry Ford Health, or Beaumont Health, several of which include dedicated critical care tracks. Candidates without direct ICU experience often strengthen their candidacy by transitioning from step-down, progressive care, or emergency department roles. Holding an active Michigan RN license and earning BLS and ACLS certifications before applying gives candidates a clear edge in competitive ICU applicant pools.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings across health systems, hospitals, and critical care facilities throughout the state. Find roles that fit your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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