Observation Unit RN
Marquette, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for an Observation Unit position requiring an active MI RN license and at least 1 year of med/surg experience.

Details

• Night shift position (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) in a 225-bed specialty care hospital's Observation Unit
• Trauma Level 2 facility within the Heart & Vascular Institute and broader hospital system
• Cares for adult patients (18+) meeting observation status criteria, including chest pain, asthma exacerbation, TIA, abdominal pain, urinary issues, blood sugar issues, DVT/PE, cellulitis, post-procedural monitoring, and minor trauma
• Approximate patient ratio of 1:5 with no strictly defined ratios
• Uses cardiac monitoring equipment and Cerner EHR
• Must work weekends and holidays on an every-other-weekend rotation
• Float requirements to Medical, Cardiac, and Neuro-Ortho units
• No mandated call requirements
• No guarantee on block scheduling

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale competency and Tele/ECG competency required
• Minimum 1 year of med/surg experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• TNCC and ENPC certifications are optional but welcomed

Additional Information

• Provide direct observation-level nursing care for a variety of acute conditions
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Reports to the ED Director
• Galaxy blue scrub color required
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis