Medical Surgical Nurse

Job Description

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

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Client: Henry Ford Health

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Facility: Henry Ford Jackson Hospital

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Location: Jackson, MI

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

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

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

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

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Job Summary

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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.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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