Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - in Petoskey, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Petoskey, MI Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,280 to $2,480 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Petoskey, Michigan, 49770!

Registered Nurse – Med Surg | Petoskey, MI | 13 Weeks Contract

Medical-Surgical nursing is where adaptability, clinical expertise, and compassionate bedside care come together. Every shift brings a different patient need, and we’re looking for an RN who can assess confidently, prioritize effectively, and provide exceptional care from admission through discharge.

We’re seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg to join a dedicated healthcare team in Petoskey, MI.

• Position: Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical
• Location: Petoskey, MI
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Night Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $2,280 to $2,480

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients
• Perform thorough head-to-toe assessments and monitor patients for changes in condition
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
• Monitor vital signs, pain levels, neurological status, respiratory status, and other clinical indicators
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments safely
• Manage IV lines, central lines, drains, catheters, wound-care needs, and other patient-care devices
• Recognize early signs of deterioration and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and the clinical team
• Assist with admissions, transfers, procedures, treatments, and discharge activities
• Provide wound care, post-operative care, and other treatments according to patient needs and provider orders
• Monitor patients for complications and initiate appropriate nursing interventions
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, recovery, and discharge instructions
• Promote fall prevention, infection prevention, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and overall patient safety
• Respond appropriately to rapid responses, emergencies, and significant changes in patient condition
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, CNAs, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Follow facility policies, infection prevention procedures, HIPAA requirements, and patient safety standards

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of adult medical-surgical nursing principles
• Experience with medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, and patient assessment
• Experience caring for patients with multiple medical conditions preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and assessment skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
• Ability to prioritize effectively during night-shift operations
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

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We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

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