Stepdown RN
Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan
$2,527-2,634/weekUnited Staffing Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Temp Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown (Nights)
Location: Petoskey, Michigan Employment Type: Temp Contract Length: 13 weeks Shift: Nights, 12 hours per day
Role Overview
The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse uses clinical judgment to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. The role is based on Level 2 North, a 28-bed Medical Surgical unit with a diverse patient population that includes general and vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, trauma, and the hospital's stroke unit. The unit is a fast-paced environment with learning opportunities for both graduate and experienced nurses.
The unit works closely with the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU), which cares for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually. Procedures include PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, and bi-ventricular pacemakers. About 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op) are discharged from the CVU each year. The CVU also specializes in congestive heart failure care and electrophysiology studies.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Michigan
- 1+ year of Stepdown experience, including Stepdown experience within the last year
- Experience working with Cardiac patients
- EKG comfortability
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
Additional Information
- References are not required.
- Full-time employees are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.
- Attendance policy (effective 6/1/2024): Three absences from a scheduled shift, or three instances of arriving more than 20 minutes late, will result in immediate termination. Situations such as a communicable disease or hospitalization with supporting evidence will be reviewed in favor of the contractor.
Facility
McLaren Northern Michigan
3 nurses recommend working with McLaren Northern Michigan
- Short Term Acute Care
- 202 beds
About Petoskey, MI
As a Travel Stepdown 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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