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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for an Observation Unit position requiring MI licensure, 1+ years of med/surg experience, and night shift availability.

Details

• 225-bed specialty care hospital with a Level 2 Trauma designation
• Observation Unit with 10 beds serving adult patients (18+) with conditions such as 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 formally defined ratios
• Uses cardiac monitoring equipment and Cerner EHR
• 12-hour shifts, mix of day and night shifts (7P-7:30A), 0.9 FTE
• Must work every other weekend and holidays
• Floating required to Medical/Cardiac/Neuro-Ortho Units
• No mandatory call requirements

Requirements

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

Additional Information

• Provide observation-level nursing care for adult patients across a wide range of diagnoses
• Reports to the ED Director
• Bi-weekly orientation provided
• Scrub color requirement: galaxy blue
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be considered for travel pay rate
• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered at the local rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere full-time while on assignment