Temp - Registered Nurse (RN) - Stepdown (Nights) - Petoskey, MI

<p><strong>RN Position Job Notes:</strong></p> <p>Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.</p> <p><strong>Opportunity:</strong></p><p>RN - Stepdown</p><p><strong>Job Details:</strong></p><p>• Work in Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) caring for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually<br>• Provide care for patients with procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip and bi-ventricular pacemakers<br>• Care for approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op)<br>• Specialize in care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies<br>• Participate in national clinical trials managed by NISUS research department<br>• Work every other weekend schedule<br>• Possible on-call responsibilities<br>• Must be willing to float to similar units<br>• 1+ year of stepdown experience required<br>• Proficiency in cardiac care required<br>• Travel experience required<br>• EKG comfortability required<br>• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS<br>• Michigan nursing license required with LARA and Nursys verification<br>• Skills checklist completed within one year of application required<br>• Strict 3 strike attendance policy - termination for 3 absences or being more than 20 minutes late<br>• Use clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions</p><p><strong>Facility:</strong></p><p>This healthcare organization operates a distinguished Cardiovascular Unit that has received a Silver level Beacon Award and was redesigned by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The facility has been recognized as a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S., demonstrating exceptional performance in care, efficiency, and community value. The cardiovascular program specializes in advanced cardiac procedures and maintains a robust research department that manages national clinical trials, reflecting their commitment to cutting-edge cardiac care and evidence-based practices.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong></p><p>Petoskey, MI</p><p>Petoskey offers a beautiful lakeside location along Lake Michigan&#39;s scenic shoreline, known for its charming downtown area and stunning natural beauty. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities year-round, from water activities in summer to winter sports, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance in a picturesque setting.</p>