Medical-Surgical RN
Marquette, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Observation Unit (Chest Pain/Critical Decision) position in Marquette, MI, requiring at least 1 year of med/surg experience and night shift availability.

Details

• Work in a 10-bed Observation Unit (Chest Pain/Critical Decision) within a 225-bed specialty care hospital
• Adult-only patient population (18+ years) presenting with observation-status conditions such as chest pain, TIA, asthma exacerbation, DVT/PE, abdominal pain, cellulitis, blood sugar issues, and post-procedural monitoring
• Approximate patient ratio of 1:5 (no defined ratios)
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts
• Schedule includes a mix of day and night shifts (5 days/5 nights per pay period)
• Weekends required; holiday coverage required
• Floating required to Medical, Cardiac, and Neuro-Ortho Units
• No on-call or mandated call requirements
• Cardiac monitor equipment used
• Charting in Cerner EMR
• Observation Unit is supervised by the ED Director
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• AHA certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale competency required
• Telemetry/ECG competency required
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of med/surg experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside 60+ miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care to adult observation patients across a broad range of diagnoses and post-procedural monitoring needs
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Galaxy blue scrubs required
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates may not be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Orientation is conducted on a bi-weekly schedule
• The hospital is a Level II Trauma Center located in Marquette, MI — the largest community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, home to Northern Michigan University
• The facility offers a wide range of specialty services including Heart & Vascular, Cancer Care, Brain & Spine, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatrics, Women's Health, and Pediatrics