Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Petoskey, MI
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$54-58/hourOverview
- Start Date05/18/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
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
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Nights)
Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12
Job Description
- Provide nursing care in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), which manages over 4,000 cardiology patients annually, including post-op open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op).
- Care for patients undergoing procedures such as PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, bi-ventricular pacemakers, congestive heart failure, and electrophysiology studies.
- Participate in clinical trials managed by the research department.
- Work in a unit recognized with a Silver level Beacon Award and redesigned by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).
- Follow a strict 3-strike attendance policy: termination after 3 absences or late arrivals (over 20 minutes), with exceptions for documented communicable disease or hospitalization.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of ICU experience (floating experience does not count).
- Experience with EKG interpretation.
- Willingness to float to similar units (Neuro, CVICU, Trauma preferred).
- Completion of a skills checklist within one year of application for RN specialties.
- Valid Michigan RN license with verification through LARA and Nursys.
- Navy blue scrubs dress code.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing ventilators.
- Experience with CRRT and balloon pumps.
Additional Information
- Facility is a 202-bed regional hospital serving northern Lower Michigan and eastern Upper Peninsula.
- Electronic Medical Record system used: Cerner.
- Full-time employees of the facility are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.
- Local travel policy applies for those living within 35 miles of the facility.
Contract Length
- Approximately 8 weeks.
Employer
Host Healthcare
231 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
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Cons
None
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About Petoskey, MI
As a travel nurse in Petoskey, MI here's what you should know:- Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
- Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.
- Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.
- Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.
- 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.
- 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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