Medical-Surgical RN
Marquette, Michigan
UP Health System Marquette

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical

Location: Marquette, Michigan
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Provide nursing care on an acute medical/surgical unit in a 225-bed specialty care hospital. The unit serves adult and geriatric patients (ages 18-125) with a patient ratio of approximately 5:1 to 6:1. The role requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, and the ability to work independently in a stressful environment.

Shift Details

• Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Weekend Hours: Rotating
• Call Requirements: Not specified
• Float Requirements: Occasional to similar units

Unit & Equipment

• Department: Acute Medical/Surgical
• Equipment: Telemetry monitors, Baxter IV pumps, Kangaroo pump, Bladder scanner, Dynamaps
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) system: Cerner

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
• Minimum 2 years of medical/surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on a medical/surgical unit preferred

Additional Information

• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Required Skills: Ability to work with minimal supervision, critical thinking, and sound judgment in stressful situations
• Dress Code: Scrubs in Galaxy Blue (Navy also acceptable)
• Grooming: Fingernails must be clean, short, and comply with hand hygiene policies; tattoos must be covered if potentially offensive; excessive jewelry is not allowed

Note: Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.