Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Marquette, MI
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

RN – Observation Unit Travel Job

Facility: UPHS Marquette
Location: Marquette, Michigan
Specialty: RN – Observation
Department: Observation Unit, Department 615
Openings: 10
Facility Type: 225-bed specialty care hospital
Trauma Level: Level II

Shift and Hours

• Shift: Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule: 5 day shifts / 5 night shifts as listed in the posting
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Contract Hours: 72 hours per pay period (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends and holidays required
• Call: None mandated
• Orientation: Every two weeks
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
• Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live at least 60 miles from the facility.

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Minimum 1 year of experience
• At least 1 year of Medical-Surgical experience
• Required Certifications/Competencies:
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIH Stroke Scale competency
  • Telemetry/ECG competency
• Preferred Education: BSN
• Optional Certifications: TNCC and ENPC
• Telemetry experience preferred

Unit Information

• Number of Beds: 10
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 1:5
• Patient Population: Adults aged 18 and older
• Charting System: Cerner
• Equipment: Cardiac monitors
• Floating: May float to Medical, Cardiac, and Neuro-Ortho units

Common Diagnoses and Treatments

• Chest pain
• Asthma exacerbation
• Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
• Abdominal pain
• Urinary issues
• Blood sugar abnormalities
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Cellulitis
• Post-procedure monitoring
• Minor trauma

Attendance and Contract Policies

• Second absence: Formal warning issued by the agency.
• Third absence: Contract termination may occur unless an alternative arrangement is agreed upon with the unit leader.
• Missed shifts must be made up to maintain contracted hours.
• Early termination may occur for just cause, including attendance issues or violations of professional conduct standards.

Facility Overview

UPHS Marquette is a 225-bed specialty care hospital serving Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Services include heart and vascular care, cancer treatment, brain and spine services, rehabilitation, behavioral health, digestive health, bariatric medicine, women's health, pediatrics, imaging, surgery, and laboratory services.

Important: Candidates must be comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays and floating to other medical units as needed.