Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Marquette, MI

Why Join Us Work at a regional specialty care hospital offering a broad scope of services including cardiac, vascular, oncology, neurology, and rehabilitation in a unique Upper Peninsula setting. Care for a diverse patient population including pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery, CHF, stroke/TIA, pacemakers, heart blocks, and vascular conditions.

Job Title

Travel RN – PCU / Cardiac Stepdown

Location

Marquette, Michigan

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 12-Hour Shifts | 36 Hours/Week Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: July 5, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed Cardiac IMCU / PCU Stepdown unit at a Level II Trauma facility
• Monitor and manage cardiac patients including telemetry monitoring, cardiac drips, and chest tube care
• Care for a diverse patient population including pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery, CHF, stroke/TIA, pacemakers, heart blocks, and vascular conditions
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:5–6 for cardiac patients and 1:3–4 for PCU/stepdown patients
• Float to other units as required based on census and staffing needs
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 1 year of PCU or stepdown experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Experience with cardiac patient populations, cardiac monitoring, cardiac drips, and chest tubes
• Associate degree in Nursing (minimum required education)
• Ability to work every other weekend and on-call as needed for low census

Preferred Experience / Skills

• PCU and stepdown patient population experience
• Low-level ICU skills
• 2+ years of stepdown or neuro stepdown nursing experience

Why Join Us

• Work at a regional specialty care hospital offering a broad scope of services including cardiac, vascular, oncology, neurology, and rehabilitation in a unique Upper Peninsula setting
• Join a collaborative, team-oriented unit with a strong focus on high-acuity cardiac and stepdown care