Med/Surg | Registered Nurse

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Iron River, Michigan

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week night shift contract in Iron River, Michigan. Join a collaborative nursing team caring for primarily geriatric patients in a 25-bed Med/Surg unit.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Iron River, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,270–$2,390
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Hours: 72 guaranteed hours biweekly, averaging 36 hours per week
• Unit: 25-bed Medical-Surgical department
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Additional Scheduling: May be placed on call during low census; call-back minimum is 2 hours
• Uniform: Any colored scrubs

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required
• Strong electronic clinical documentation experience, preferably with Epic EMR
• Experience with CareScape patient monitors and Pyxis preferred
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred but not required
• Ability to float to the Emergency Department within demonstrated competency
• Adaptability to work across departments is highly valued; Medical-Surgical-only experience will be considered

Travel Med/Surg RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to primarily geriatric patients with congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, and other medical-surgical diagnoses.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized nursing care plans, administer medications, and evaluate clinical outcomes.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborate with providers, nurses, patients, and families to coordinate safe, high-quality patient care.
• Float to the Emergency Department when needed and when competency requirements are met.
• Participate in weekend, holiday, call, and call-back coverage according to unit requirements.

About the Iron River, Michigan Nursing Opportunity

Enjoy a welcoming Upper Peninsula community known for peaceful surroundings, natural beauty, and year-round outdoor recreation while advancing your travel nursing career. Apply now for this Medical-Surgical RN contract in Michigan.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.