Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,280 to $2,480 per week in Petoskey, MI

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