Med Surg Travel Nurse

Travel RN Med Surg Nurse in Marquette, MI

This Med Surg travel nurse job in Marquette, Michigan, with Advantis Medical is a 5-week Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Marquette General Hospital. This role pays $2,150 per week and follows a Days shift with a 3x12 schedule.

As the Med Surg registered nurse on this assignment, you'll prioritize care across a varied medical-surgical caseload, administer ordered medications and treatments, educate patients and families, and manage admissions, discharges, and safe care transitions.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits.

• Facility:
  Marquette General Hospital
• Location:
  
  Marquette, MI 49855
• Contract Length: 5 Weeks
• Shift: Days (3x12)

• Manage a varied caseload of patients with acute and chronic medical-surgical conditions, including postoperative care when assigned
• Perform thorough assessments and monitor for changes in condition, escalating concerns promptly
• Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
• Coordinate admissions, discharges, and transfers with the interdisciplinary care team

• 2+ years of recent Med Surg experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Michigan and national regulatory bodies.

UP Health System – Marquette is the regional medical center for Michigan's Upper Peninsula, a roughly 222-bed specialty-care hospital (a Duke LifePoint hospital) and federally designated Regional Referral Center, providing care across 65 specialties.

• An ACS-verified Level II trauma center, the only one within a 160-mile radius, triaging more than 900 trauma admissions a year (reverified in 2024, its fifth verification since 2006).
• A cardiovascular program named a 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospital, with a Chest Pain Center accredited for primary PCI.
• The Upper Peninsula's only accredited cancer program (ACS Commission on Cancer), plus a National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers designation.
• A teaching hospital affiliated with the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine.
• A Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center, a NICU, and Blue Distinction Center+ recognition for spine surgery, maternity care, and knee/hip replacement.

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Single-state license required. Michigan is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Michigan Licensing Center →

Marquette, MI functions as the Upper Peninsula's compact medical hub, supporting patients from remote communities across the region. UP Health System helps maintain coverage across intensive care units and surgical suites through all seasons. Sawyer International Airport keeps regional travel straightforward between assignments, especially during winter stretches. Many travelers live in Negaunee, Ishpeming, or Gwinn to keep drives manageable. Northern Michigan University adds steady local activity, and Presque Isle Park provides a quick lakeshore reset after shifts.

Marquette stays small, but it's operationally consistent — a practical market for travel nurses in the U.P.

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.