Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,164 per week in Marquette, MI

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Marquette, MI
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,164 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/3/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Observation Unit Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2+ years License: RN License Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale Competency, Tele/ECG Competency Must-Have Skills/Experience: 1 year of med/surg experience Description: The Observation Unit Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to individuals requiring short-term evaluation and treatment. Typically, this care lasts 24 to 48 hours to determine the need for admission or safe discharge. This role focuses on rapid assessment, frequent reassessment, care coordination, and timely intervention for patients with diverse medical and surgical conditions. The nurse works in a fast-paced environment, balancing efficiency with compassionate, evidence-based care. Key responsibilities include performing timely and comprehensive initial assessments and frequent reassessments to monitor patient progress. The nurse implements and adjusts care plans based on provider orders, patient condition changes, and clinical judgment. Administer medications, treatments, IV therapies, and diagnostic preparations per protocol. Monitoring vital signs, labs, and diagnostic results is essential, promptly reporting changes and abnormal findings. Providing patient education on diagnosis, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions is a critical component of care. Coordinating care with physicians, case management, and multidisciplinary teams supports timely patient disposition. Documentation of assessments, interventions, and patient responses must be accurate in the electronic health record. Facilitating efficient admission, transfer, and discharge workflows is required. Supporting safe and smooth transitions of care, including follow-up appointments and patient teaching, is vital. Responding to urgent situations and performing emergency interventions is part of the role. Maintaining compliance with infection control standards, patient safety protocols, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements is essential. Participating in performance improvement activities enhances patient experience, throughput, and clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam