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Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU (Nights)

Location: Petoskey, Michigan
Employment Type: Temporary Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Specialty

Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in ICU, specifically Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
Required specialty experience: 1+ year (floating experience does not count)
Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Unit Description

Cardiovascular Unit cares for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually
Procedures include PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip, bi-ventricular pacemakers
Care for approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op) discharged annually
Specializes in congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies
Unit recognized with a Silver level Beacon Award (AACN) and redesigned for optimal outcomes
Uses Cerner EMR system
Dress code: Navy Blue Scrubs

Required Qualifications & Skills

Minimum 1 year of RN experience in specialty (ICU/Cardiovascular)
Comfort with EKG interpretation [Required]
Willingness to float to similar units [Required]
Michigan RN license verification required (LARA and Nursys)
Skills checklist completed within one year for RN specialties required
Physical copies of certifications only required if specifically listed
Full-time employees of the health system are not eligible for contract hire within six months of employment

Preferred Skills

Experience in Neuro, CVICU, Trauma
Managing ventilators
Experience with CRRT and Balloon Pumps

Additional Important Information

Strict 3-strike attendance policy: termination after 3 absences or being more than 20 minutes late for scheduled shifts (exceptions for communicable disease or hospitalization with evidence)
Nonbillable initial hours: 12 hours
Local traveler policy: travel rate reduced by 10% if permanent address is within 35 miles of facility

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly specialized cardiovascular ICU with a strong team focused on exceptional patient care and clinical excellence.

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 Intensive Care Unit 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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