Med Surg Observation Unit RN
Marquette, MI
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel)

Location

• Marquette, Michigan (Central region of Michigan's Upper Peninsula)
• Largest community in the peninsula
• Facility is a 225-bed specialty care hospital with multiple specialty centers including Heart & Vascular, Cancer, Brain & Spine, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine & Weight Management, Women's Health, and Pediatrics.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Observation Unit (10 beds)
• Patient Population: Adults only (18+ years)
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:5 (no defined ratios)
• Shift: 5 days on / 5 nights on, 12-hour shifts
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours per pay period (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend and holiday work required
• Call: No mandated call requirements
• Float Requirements: Yes, float to Medical, Cardiac, Neuro-Ortho units
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Cerner
• Equipment: Cardiac monitor

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Michigan
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of medical-surgical nursing experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) competency

Job Responsibilities & Common Diagnoses

• Care for patients meeting observation status criteria, including but not limited to:

  • Chest pain
  • Asthma exacerbations
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Urinary issues
  • Blood sugar issues
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) / Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
  • Cellulitis
  • Post-procedural monitoring
  • Minor trauma

Orientation & Work Environment

• Orientation offered bi-weekly
• Dress Code: Galaxy blue scrubs
• Attendance Policy:

  • Second absence results in a formal warning
  • Third absence may result in contract termination unless prior agreement is made
  • All absences must be made up to maintain contracted hours
• No guarantee on block scheduling

Additional Notes

• No early termination fees will be covered if contract ends due to just cause (e.g., attendance or professional conduct issues).