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Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)

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

Job Description

Orientation occurs bi-weekly.
On-call requirement: one day per week and one weekend per month. On-call only on holidays.
Facility is a 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.
The unit is the Operating Room with 12 OR beds.
Trauma Level 2 facility that also receives Level 1 trauma patients.
Shifts: 10- and 12-hour shifts starting at 6:45 AM or 9:00 AM.
Weekend hours: Call in 12-hour blocks with two teams on call during weekends.
Call requirements: One or two weekends every 6 weeks and one weeknight every other week with a 30-minute response time.
Patient ratios: 1:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
Patient population primarily geriatrics and adults; pediatrics are rare.
Electronic Health Record system: Cerner.
No float requirements.
Housing should be arranged early; block schedules cannot be guaranteed.

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Michigan
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
Experience in general OR nursing
Experience in Urology, Gynecology (GYN/OB), Neurosurgery, Orthopedic Surgery (including total joints, sports medicine, trauma, podiatry)
Experience with basic Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) surgery
Experience with basic vascular surgery
Experience with robotic surgery

Additional Information

Scrub color: Hospital-provided scrubs.
Local candidates must live 60 miles or more away to qualify as travel.
Guaranteed weekly hours.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced OR RNs seeking a travel assignment in a diverse surgical environment with a variety of specialty cases and a supportive team atmosphere.

Facility

UP Health System Marquette

3.3rating(24 reviews)

3.0rating

Pros

The ED has a great director.

Cons

rude doctors, cost of living, patient ratios, no ancillary staff

Kylee P

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Contract Position Jan '26 - Mar '26

Review of UP Health System Marquette on Mar 9, 2026

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Short Term Acute Care
268 beds

ADDRESS580 West College AvenueMarquette, MI 49855

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About Marquette, MI

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Marquette, MI here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Marquette's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the main contributor.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs are around 75°F, and winter lows can drop to 10°F.
Marquette experiences heavy snowfall in winter.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals can be found in Marquette, but availability may vary depending on the season.
It's advisable to start the search early.

Transportation

Marquette is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
Having a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Marquette has a fairly diverse population, with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues may include seasonal affective disorder due to the long winter months.
There is a notable population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Marquette offers a variety of restaurants, especially known for fresh seafood.
It has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
Outdoor activities like hiking, skiing, and snowshoeing are popular, and there are opportunities for water sports on Lake Superior.

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