Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room; ER​/Trauma - in Petoskey, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma Location: Petoskey, MI Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $55 per hour Shift Information: Nights Start Date: 2/23/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in petoskey, Michigan, 49770!

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Petoskey, MI

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (day & night), times vary by assignment — 36 hours per week

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 per hour

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day.

Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

• Assess patients and develop individualized, evidence-based written plans of care using the Clinical Practice Model (CPM)
• Implement and evaluate care plans to promote safe, high-quality patient outcomes in a fast-paced Med-Surg environment
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and the interdisciplinary team using SBAR and other best practices
• Deliver patient education and use clinical pathways to support recovery and discharge planning
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model — share knowledge and contribute to a positive team culture
• Demonstrate strong time management and assist teammates to maintain unit productivity and safety
• Participate in Unit Based Council (shared governance) activities to improve practice and the work environment

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required (LARA/Nursys verification requested)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2+ years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience — required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Skills checklist for RN specialties completed within one year of application
• Ability to comply with facility profile standards and any required documentation
• Good attendance and reliability — note the facility has a strict attendance policy

• Solid Med-Surg clinical expertise including patient assessment and care planning
• Experience with vascular, bariatric, plastic surgery, trauma, and stroke patient populations
• Proficiency with SBAR and interdisciplinary communication
• Familiarity with Clinical Practice Model (CPM) and evidence-based nursing practice
• Patient education, clinical pathway implementation, and discharge coordination
• Leadership, teamwork, and participation in shared governance / unit-based council
• Strong time management and ability to work in a fast-paced, learning-focused unit

• Generous travel nurse support — we help you settle in and focus on care, not logistics
• Licensure assistance and verification support (Michigan license required)
• BLS (AHA) required and supported — we’ll help keep your credentials current
• Supportive orientation with a dedicated preceptor so you hit the floor confident
• A collaborative, evidence-based team environment with an active Unit Based Council
• Opportunities for professional growth, certification encouragement, and continued learning
• Travel reimbursement and practical help navigating local credential portals
• A welcoming culture that values your input, leadership, and work-life balance

Petoskey sits on the sparkling shores of Little Traverse Bay — think scenic beaches where you can hunt for Petoskey stones, stroll the charming Gaslight District with boutique shops and cozy cafes, or catch a sunset boat ride. Outdoor lovers will enjoy nearby trails, biking on the Little Traverse Wheelway, and seasonal adventures: brilliant fall colors, ice skating or cross-country skiing in winter, and quick weekend ski trips to Boyne…