Med/Surg | RN

Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – 13-Week Night Contract in Iron River, Michigan

Travel Registered Nurse opportunity for an experienced Medical-Surgical RN in Iron River, Michigan. Provide compassionate care to primarily geriatric patients during a 13-week night-shift nursing contract with guaranteed weekly hours and competitive pay.

Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Location: Iron River, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract End Date: January 30, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• Unit: 25-bed medical-surgical unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Orientation: 8 hours
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Scrubs: Any color

Medical-Surgical RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Michigan
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Associate degree in nursing or applicable nursing certificate required; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong electronic medical record (EMR) charting experience, preferably with Epic
• Experience with CareScape patient monitors and Pyxis preferred
• Emergency Department experience preferred but not required
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred but not required
• Ability to float to the Emergency Department within the scope of competency
• Ability to participate in weekend and holiday rotations and occasional call-back coverage

Medical-Surgical RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for primarily geriatric medical-surgical patients with conditions such as congestive heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and diabetes.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, implement individualized care plans, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Monitor and document patient conditions using Epic and applicable bedside monitoring systems.
• Collaborate with providers, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families to support safe, high-quality patient care.
• Float to the Emergency Department when needed and when working within established competencies.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Maintain accurate nursing documentation and support safe transitions of care.
• Remain flexible with low-census adjustments, on-call assignments, and a minimum two-hour call-back requirement when applicable.

Join this close-knit Upper Peninsula healthcare team and enjoy scenic forests, lakes, and year-round outdoor recreation in Iron River, Michigan. Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity.

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.