Medical-Surgical RN
Marquette, Michigan
UP Health System Marquette

Registered Nurse - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Marquette, Michigan
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility & Unit Overview

• 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.
• Observation Unit: 10 beds, adult patient population (>18 years old).
• Patient ratios approximately 1:5, no defined ratios.
• Equipment includes cardiac monitors.
• Electronic Health Record system: Cerner.
• Trauma Level 2 facility.

Position Details

• Role: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Medical-Surgical with Observation patient types
• Number of Openings: 10
• 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
• No mandated call requirements
• Float required to Medical, Cardiac, Neuro-Ortho units
• Orientation offered bi-weekly

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Required certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) competency

Experience & Skills

• At least 1 year of medical-surgical experience required
• Preferred experience in telemetry nursing
• Must be able to manage patients meeting observation status criteria, including but not limited to:

  • Chest pain
  • Asthma exacerbations
  • Transient ischemic attacks (TIA)
  • Abdominal pain
  • Urinary issues
  • Blood sugar issues
  • Deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism (DVT/PE)
  • Cellulitis
  • Post-procedural monitoring
  • Minor trauma

Work Environment & Culture

• Dress code: Galaxy blue scrubs required
• Attendance policy:

  • Second absence results in a formal warning
  • Third absence may result in contract termination unless otherwise agreed with unit leadership
  • All absences must be made up to maintain contracted hours
• No early termination fees will be covered if contract ends due to attendance or professional conduct issues

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status
• No guarantee on block scheduling availability

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse specialty hospital with a focus on adult observation patients in a supportive, fast-paced environment requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility.