Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Shift : Midnights

Status : 36 hours per week; 7:00 pm to 7:30 am with alternating weekend schedule

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of quality compassionate patient care. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Effectively communicates pertinent patient/family information to health care team. Participates in finding solutions for variances from patient goals and ensures implementation of solutions.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• BSN preferred. 
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. 
• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans. 
• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel. 

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED: 

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.
• Health care provider certification (BCLS). 

Additional Information

UNIT OVERVIEW:

Our 20-Bed combination Surgical Step-Down /Cardiac Telemetry Unit offers specialized care for patients transitioning from intensive care to a lower level of monitoring and support prior to their release. Nursing care on this typically required advanced nursing interventions and continuous cardiac monitoring/vascular monitoring appropriate for a step-down unit, as they progress toward their discharge.

Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive environment, facilitating recovery and preparing patients for a safe discharge. We prioritize team collaboration, communication, education, and accountability to enhance outcomes and patient experiences. These components also contribute to a fulfilling work environment where nurses can develop their clinical skills and critical thinking with the support of their peers and their immediate leadership.