Registered Nurse (RN), Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical Job Type: Flex | 0.6-0.9 FTE or 48‑72 hours per pay period | Night/Day shift (Nights primary) Schedule: 12‑hour shifts, Christmas (even years) plus every third weekend About the Team Our Medical‑Surgical (Med‑Surg)/ICU unit is an acute care hospital department where nurses provide care to patients of all ages with a wide range of medical conditions, including those recovering from surgery. This fast‑paced environment emphasizes comprehensive, patient‑centered care, ongoing patient and family education, and efficient discharge planning to support safe transitions of care. How You'll Contribute Develops and implements a patient focused nursing plan of care in collaboration with the patient/family. Cares for patients in accordance with established best practices. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation. Collaborates across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well‑being of the patient. Maintains the privacy and security of all confidential and protected health information, using and disclosing only the information necessary to perform the function of the job. Contributes to and assists in maintaining a pleasant patient environment in a safe and orderly manner. Performs other job duties as assigned. Benefits Comprehensive benefits: multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time employees. Financial protection & PTO: life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & career growth: higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee well‑being: mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional development: ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. Qualifications Current Michigan RN license (or to be attained within 90 days of hire). Associate degree from an accredited nursing school (Bachelor’s degree preferred). Basic Life Support certification (available upon hire). One year of medical‑surgical experience preferred. Annual influenza vaccination or decline required. EEOC Statement UP Health System - Portage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. UP Health System - Marquette is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr