Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Step Down Unit – Michigan
Start Date: November 16, 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 3:1 to 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratios
- Fast-paced environment ideal for clinicians with ICU or critical care backgrounds
- Complex patient population requiring management of chest tubes, arterial lines, central lines, tracheostomies, wound vacs, and various drainage systems
- Exposure to critical drips and IV infusions including heparin, insulin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, and cardizem
- Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
- Opportunity to utilize advanced clinical skills in a dynamic surgical setting
Requirements:
- Active Michigan RN license or compact state licensure
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- ICU or critical care experience highly desirable
- Proficiency with advanced medical devices including chest tubes, arterial lines, PICC/central lines, ostomies, tracheostomies, NG tubes, and wound vacs
- Experience administering critical drips such as heparin, insulin, nitroglycerin, amiodarone, and cardizem
- Epic EMR experience preferred
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and want to expand their critical care skill set. The surgical step-down unit provides exposure to a diverse patient population with complex medical needs, allowing you to work with cutting-edge technology and advanced therapeutic interventions. Join a team that values clinical excellence and supports professional growth in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.