Basic Life Support (BLS), Cerebral Vascular Accident, Healthcare, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures, Team Player, Telemetry, Time Management
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical (Nights)
LocationPetoskey, MI
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Full-Time | Night Shift | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized, written plans of care based on physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual assessments.
- Deliver patient-centered care focused on patient safety, quality outcomes, and evidence-based practice within a fast-paced 28-bed Medical Surgical unit.
- Utilize clinical pathways, patient education, and SBAR communication to address all aspects of patient care.
- Demonstrate effective time management and assist team members to contribute to overall unit performance.
- Serve as a clinical resource and professional role model, supporting a collaborative and positive work environment.
- Pursue ongoing professional development through continuing education, certification, and literature review.
Required Qualifications- Minimum 2 years of straight Medical Surgical RN experience (not float, SDU, or telemetry).
- Level I or Level II Trauma experience required.
- Active Michigan RN license (LARA and Nursys verification required).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Skills checklist completed within one year of application.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior travel nursing experience preferred.
- Experience with diverse surgical patient populations including general, vascular, bariatric, plastic surgery, and stroke patients.
Why Join Us- Work within a supportive, team-oriented unit that features an active Shared Governance council and a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Gain exposure to a diverse and challenging patient population with excellent professional growth opportunities in a dynamic Medical Surgical environment.