ICU Registered Nurse
Owosso, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - Michigan, Owosso

Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Deliver patient care through nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Provide direction and guidance for patient teaching and ancillary personnel.
• Maintain professional nursing standards and comply with policies and operating instructions.
• Focus on superior performance contributing to patient and family experience.
• Be accessible, flexible, knowledgeable, and responsive as part of the healthcare team.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological, social, and educational needs of patients on admission; complete written assessment timely.
• Develop and initiate a written care plan within 24 hours of admission.
• Implement plan of care and document effectiveness; update plan at least every 24 hours.
• Provide emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients and families.
• Promote patient independence through education on condition, medications, and self-care.
• Ensure quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve patient problems and needs.
• Follow infection-control policies, medication administration/storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Maintain continuity of care through documentation and communication with nursing teams and physicians.
• Use leadership skills to delegate, communicate with, and evaluate team members.
• Recognize and respond to changes in patient status with appropriate interventions.
• Provide ongoing patient and family education based on daily assessments.
• Prioritize care based on individual patient needs.
• Initiate referrals for discharge planning in collaboration with case management.
• Participate in continuing education, unit/hospital committees, and staff meetings.
• Demonstrate patient safety practices and support hospital mission, policies, and standards.
• Provide age-appropriate care based on growth and development principles.

Required Qualifications

• Specialty Experience: Minimum 2+ years ICU experience (highest required years of experience).
• Experience floating to PCU, Med Surg, and Telemetry units.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.
• Current work history and skills checklist relevant to ICU (updated within 1 year).
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Active American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Active Michigan RN license (LARA and/or Nursys verification).

Certifications

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)

State License

• Michigan (must be active)

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified; no indication that prior travel experience is required.

Additional Notes

• This role requires strong communication, leadership, and patient education skills.
• Emphasis on compassionate care and teamwork.
• Participation in quality improvement and safety initiatives is expected.