Medical Surgical Nurse (Jackson)

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical

Client: Henry Ford Health

Facility: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

Location: Jackson, MI

Employment Type: 13-Week Contract | Possible Extension to Long-Term contract Opportunity

Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM/ 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM | Day and Night Shift

Hours: 36 Hours/Week | 3 × 12-Hour Shifts

Mode of Interview: Auto Offer on the basis of experience.

Job Summary

Henry Ford Jackson Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join its Medical/Surgical team. The ideal candidate will have strong Med-Surg experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced acute care environment. Candidates should be flexible, adaptable, and willing to float to units of equal or lower acuity as needed to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to adult patients in a Medical/Surgical setting.
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital policies.
• Monitor patient conditions, document findings accurately, and communicate changes to the healthcare team.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, patient safety standards, and infection prevention protocols.
• Float to units of equal or lower acuity, including the lockdown unit, as required.

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to float based on patient care needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience working on a Surgical Floor.

Additional Details

• 13-week contract with Possible Extension to Long-Term contract Opportunity
• Night and Day shift assignment: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM/ 7 AM - 7 PM.
• 36 hours per week.
• 3 × 12-hour shifts.
• Adult Medical/Surgical patient population.
• Floating may be required based on patient care needs.