Med Surg Registered Nurse
Petoskey, Michigan
McLaren Northern Michigan

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg (Nights)

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Shift: Nights
Shift Length: 12 hours per day
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Overview

• 28-bed Medical Surgical Unit with a diverse patient population including general and vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, plastic surgery, trauma, and stroke care.
• Fast-paced, challenging environment suitable for both graduate and experienced nurses.
• Patient-centered nursing focused on safety and quality care for positive outcomes.
• Active Unit Based Council (Shared Governance) promoting teamwork and a healthy work environment.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration using clinical pathways, patient education, and interactive communication.
• Supportive orientation for new team members to foster professional growth.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on comprehensive patient assessments.
• Demonstrate clinical expertise and serve as a clinical resource and professional role model.
• Engage in lifelong learning through certification, advanced practice, higher education, and literature review.
• Communicate effectively using SBAR and interdisciplinary methods.
• Manage time efficiently and assist team members to enhance overall team performance.
• Perform duties aligned with competency-based objectives specific to the unit.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of continuous Medical Surgical RN experience (no float, SDU, or Telemetry experience accepted).
• Experience in Level I or II Trauma care required.
• Current Michigan RN license verification required (LARA and Nursys verification).
• Skills checklist completed within one year of application required for RN specialties.
• Must comply with a strict attendance policy: termination after 3 absences or late arrivals (over 20 minutes) unless excused for communicable disease or hospitalization with documentation.
• Not eligible for contract hire if employed full-time by the health system within the last 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred but not required.

Additional Information

• Nonbillable initial hours: 12 hours.
• Overtime, holiday, and callback pay at 1.1x regular rates.
• Local traveler policy applies: candidates living within 35 miles of the facility are considered local travelers.

This position offers a dynamic opportunity for experienced Med Surg RNs seeking a temporary night shift role in a supportive, team-oriented environment with diverse patient care experiences.