Local Contract

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

$54-58/hour

Posted 3 days ago

Overview

Start Date02/09/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration8 weeks

Pay

Estimated pay

$54-58/hour

Benefits

Referral bonus
School loan reimbursement
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
Company provided housing options
License and certification reimbursement
Life insurance
Medical benefits
Mileage reimbursement
Pet insurance
Discount program
Employee assistance programs
Guaranteed Hours
Health savings account
Holiday Pay
401k retirement plan
Continuing Education
Dental benefits

Qualifications

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Education

Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing

License

Michigan Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Nights)

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Specialty

Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in ICU, specifically Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
Required specialty experience: 1+ year (floating experience does not count)
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Description

Cardiovascular Unit cares for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually
Procedures include PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, bi-ventricular pacemakers
Care for approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op) discharged annually
Specializes in congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies
Unit recognized with a Silver level Beacon Award (AACN) and redesigned for optimal outcomes
Uses Cerner EMR system
Dress code: Navy Blue Scrubs

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 1 year of RN experience in specialty (ICU/Cardiovascular)
Comfort with EKG interpretation [Required]
Willingness to float to similar units [Required]
Michigan RN license verification required (LARA and Nursys)
Skills checklist completed within one year for RN specialties required
Physical copies of certifications only required if specifically listed
Full-time employees of the health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment

Preferred Skills

Experience in Neuro, CVICU, Trauma
Managing ventilators
Experience with CRRT and Balloon Pumps

Additional Important Information

Strict 3-strike attendance policy: termination after 3 absences or being more than 20 minutes late for scheduled shifts (exceptions for communicable disease or hospitalization with evidence)
Nonbillable initial hours: 12 hours
Local traveler policy: travel rate reduced by 10% if permanent address is within 35 miles of facility

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialized cardiovascular ICU with a strong team focused on exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

Employer

Host Healthcare

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About

At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.

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About Petoskey, MI

As a travel nurse in Petoskey, MI here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

The city has a relatively homogenous population with a majority of Caucasian residents.
The age range is diverse, with a significant older population.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
There is a small population of travel nurses due to the city's size.

Things to Do

Plenty of locally owned shops, gourmet eateries, breweries, and distilleries to explore.
Outdoor activities include visiting Petoskey State Park, Bear Valley Recreation Area, and enjoying the beaches along Little Traverse Bay.

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