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.
Job Details
- 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
Roles and Responsibilities
- 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
Qualifications
- 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