Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse – Surgical Step-Down Unit – Michigan
Start Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM; every other weekend required; includes Thanksgiving and one additional winter holiday
Highlights:
- High-acuity surgical step-down unit with fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Nurse-to-patient ratio of 3:1 to 4:1, allowing for focused patient care
- Diverse case mix including post-surgical patients with complex drains, lines, and monitoring devices
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- ICU experience highly valued and translates well to this unit
- Opportunity to work with advanced IV infusions and critical drips
Requirements:
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Experience managing chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC lines, central lines, ostomies, tracheostomies, NG tubes, wound vacs, and surgical drains
- Proficiency with IV drips including Heparin, Insulin, Nitroglycerin, Amiodarone, and Cardizem
- ICU or step-down unit experience strongly preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This role is ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and want to expand their surgical and critical care skills. You'll work with a collaborative team caring for complex post-operative patients, utilizing advanced clinical competencies in a supportive and challenging setting.