Med Surg RN
Marquette, MI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Contract – Adult Observation Unit in Marquette, Michigan

Join a collaborative adult observation care team as a Med/Surg Registered Nurse on a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Marquette, Michigan. This night-shift RN job offers the opportunity to care for adult patients requiring short-term monitoring and treatment for diverse medical and post-procedural conditions. Marquette is a vibrant Upper Peninsula community known for its Lake Superior shoreline, scenic outdoor recreation, welcoming atmosphere, and connection to Northern Michigan University.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Location: Marquette, Michigan
• Healthcare Setting: Adult observation unit within a specialty care hospital
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Registered Nurse Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Scheduling: Weekend and holiday work required; block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Patient Population: Adult patients, age 18 and older
• Patient Assignment: Approximately 1:5, with no defined ratios
• Charting System: Cerner electronic health record
• Float Requirement: May float to medical, cardiac, and neuro-orthopedic units
• Call: No mandated call requirements
• Dress Code: Galaxy blue scrubs

Med/Surg RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license eligible for practice in Michigan
• At least 1 year of recent Med/Surg or adult observation nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke Scale competency
• Telemetric monitoring and ECG competency
• Telemetry nursing experience preferred
• Ability to work 12-hour night shifts, including weekends and holidays
• BSN preferred
• TNCC and ENPC certifications are welcome but optional

Med/Surg Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult observation patients in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Monitor patients using cardiac telemetry and recognize changes in cardiac rhythm or clinical condition
• Assess, document, and communicate patient status, response to treatment, and changes in condition
• Care for patients with conditions such as chest pain, asthma exacerbation, TIA, abdominal pain, urinary concerns, blood glucose issues, DVT/PE, cellulitis, minor trauma, and post-procedural monitoring needs
• Administer medications and treatments safely in accordance with established standards of care
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to support timely evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning
• Use the Cerner electronic health record to maintain accurate and complete clinical documentation
• Float to designated medical, cardiac, or neuro-orthopedic units as needed
• Maintain professional conduct, dependable attendance, and compliance with unit policies throughout the assignment

Apply now for this Med/Surg RN travel contract and join a dedicated healthcare team in Marquette, Michigan!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.