Observation Unit RN
Marquette, MI
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Med/Surg RN for an Observation Unit position requiring a MI RN license, 1+ years of med/surg experience, and NIH Stroke Scale and Tele/ECG competency.

Details

• 225-bed specialty care hospital with a Level 2 Trauma designation
• Work in the Observation Unit treating adult patients (18+) with conditions such as chest pain, asthma exacerbation, TIA, abdominal pain, urinary issues, blood sugar issues, DVT/PE, cellulitis, post-procedural monitoring, and minor trauma
• 10-bed unit with approximate patient ratios of 1:5 (no defined ratios)
• Uses cardiac monitoring equipment and Cerner EHR
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, 12-hour shifts on a 5 days/5 nights rotation
• Must work every other weekend and holidays as required
• Floating required to Medical, Cardiac, and Neuro-Ortho units
• No mandated call requirements
• No guarantee on block scheduling

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale Competency and Tele/ECG Competency required
• TNCC and ENPC certifications preferred
• Minimum 1 year of med/surg experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• BSN preferred

Additional Information

• Provide nursing care for patients meeting observation status criteria across a variety of diagnoses
• Reports to the ED Director
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Galaxy blue scrub color required
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or greater from the facility to be eligible for the travel rate
• Candidates who have worked permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere full time during the assignment