Travel Observation Unit RN - Med-Surg Telemetry
Marquette, MI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Med/Surg RN in the Observation Unit at a top specialty care hospital in Marquette, MI. This Michigan nursing job offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility renowned for its Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management, Women's Health, and Pediatrics. Marquette is the largest city in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, providing vibrant downtown life, Lake Superior access, and exceptional outdoor recreation.

Med/Surg RN Job Details

• Location: Marquette, MI 49855 – Michigan Upper Peninsula healthcare jobs in a welcoming community
• Setting: Observation Unit (Adult patients only)
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Shift: 12 Hour Nights (19:00-07:00), including weekends and holidays
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/8/2025 – End: 3/9/2026)
• Unit Size: 10 beds
• Patient Ratio: Approx. 1:5
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner
• Dress Code: Galaxy blue scrubs
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1880–$2020

Med/Surg RN Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg nursing experience
• BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale, Telemetry/ECG Competency (TNCC, ENPC preferred)
• Ability to float to Medical, Cardiac, and Neuro-Ortho units
• Strong clinical assessment and rapid response skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments in the Observation Unit
• Develop and modify care plans based on provider orders and patient needs
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per protocol
• Monitor and report vital signs, labs, and diagnostic results
• Educate patients on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, case management, and multidisciplinary teams
• Document all assessments and interventions in Cerner EHR
• Facilitate admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently
• Ensure safe transitions of care and patient teaching for follow-up
• Respond to emergencies and perform interventions within RN scope of practice
• Maintain compliance with infection control, patient safety, and hospital policies
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! Join our healthcare team in Marquette and make a difference in patient care. Apply now to start your next Med/Surg RN travel assignment!

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