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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR) (Days)

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Work in a 202-bed regional hospital serving a broad geographic area with a full spectrum of surgical services, including general elective and critical/life-saving procedures.
Surgical specialties include orthopedics, endovascular, and others.
Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts (6:45am–5:15pm) with non-consecutive working days and random weekdays off (Monday–Friday).
Call requirements (if contract extends beyond initial end date):
- One weeknight call per week (7pm–11pm)
- One weekend call per month, rotating between:
  - Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7pm–7am
  - Saturday and Sunday 7am–7pm

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2+ years of RN experience.
Michigan RN license verification required (LARA and Nursys). If any license issues exist, a written explanation is recommended for manager review.
Skills checklist for RN specialties completed within the past year is required.
Full-time employees of this health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in Orthopedics, General Surgery, Endovascular, Urgent Care, or Obstetrics is preferred.

Important Policies

Strict 3-strike attendance policy:
- Termination after 3 absences or being more than 20 minutes late for scheduled shifts.
- Exceptions considered for communicable diseases or hospitalization with supporting evidence.
- Policy effective starting 6/1/2024.

Additional Information

Hospital provides scrubs (dress code).
Nonbillable initial hours and specific overtime/call back markups apply (not included here).
Local traveler policy applies for those within 35 miles of the facility.

Summary

This is a temporary Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room with day shifts and a 13-week contract in Petoskey, Michigan. The role requires a Michigan RN license, at least 2 years of RN experience, and adherence to a strict attendance policy. Preferred candidates have surgical or related specialty experience.

Facility

McLaren Northern Michigan

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Short Term Acute Care
202 beds

ADDRESS416 Connable AvenuePetoskey, MI 49770

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About Petoskey, MI

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

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages may be slightly lower to match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 77°F and lows of 56°F.
Average winter highs of 29°F and lows of 15°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals may be available, but options could be limited due to the city's size and popularity as a tourist destination.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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