Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Marquette, MI

Why Join Us Work at a Level II Trauma, 225-bed specialty care hospital offering a broad scope of services including a Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine, and more — located in a vibrant community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including chest pain, CHF, stroke/TIA, heart blocks, pacemakers, vascular conditions, and pre/post open heart surgery (VATS).

Job Title

Travel RN – Progressive Care Unit (PCU) / Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Marquette, Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week Guaranteed | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to cardiac, stepdown, and telemetry patient populations in a 36-bed Progressive Care Unit
• Monitor and manage cardiac patients including those requiring telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, and chest tube management
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including chest pain, CHF, stroke/TIA, heart blocks, pacemakers, vascular conditions, and pre/post open heart surgery (VATS)
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5–6 for cardiac patients and 1:3–4 for PCU/stepdown patients
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR
• Float to other units as required and respond to call requirements during low-census periods

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate degree in Nursing (minimum required education)
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Demonstrated experience with cardiac patient populations, cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and chest tubes
• Proficiency or ability to work within Cerner EHR

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2+ years of experience in a PCU or stepdown setting
• Low-level ICU skills and experience with stepdown-level patient populations
• Strong teamwork orientation and ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level II Trauma, 225-bed specialty care hospital offering a broad scope of services including a Heart & Vascular Institute, Cancer Center, Brain & Spine, and more — located in a vibrant community in Michigan's Upper Peninsula
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with a 13-week contract beginning July 2026, offering stability and a rewarding travel nursing experience