Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Saginaw, Michigan
Saint Mary's of Michigan - Saginaw

Registered Nurse (RN) – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) (Nights)

Location: Saginaw, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Day: 12

Job Summary

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process, including ongoing assessment and skilled nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, treatments, patient education, assist with transfers, respond to alarms, and other nursing duties.
• Evaluate effectiveness of treatment plans and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to update care plans.
• Function as a team leader/member and resource, delegating and overseeing support staff.
• Comply with all local, state, federal regulations, and facility policies related to patient care.
• Patient ratio target: 1 nurse to 4-6 patients.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience.
• Experience in Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) required.
• Active Michigan RN license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification.
• Active NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Recent travel nursing work history highly preferred.
• Completed skills checklist relevant to PCU within the last year.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years.

Additional Information

• Facility considers local candidates within a 50-mile radius for this 13-week contract.
• The role involves working in a full-service hospital with advanced surgical care, level II trauma center, and comprehensive stroke services.
• The environment supports specialty care including stroke, structural heart, spine, cancer, orthopedics, and women’s health.
• Utilizes robotic-assisted technology and offers respiratory therapy and rehabilitation services.

Summary

This is a night shift, temporary RN position in a Neuro PCU setting requiring at least 2 years of RN experience, specialized PCU skills, and multiple certifications. The role demands strong clinical skills, leadership, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team in a high-acuity hospital environment.