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

Apply for a 13-week Medical-Surgical Travel RN contract in Iron River, Michigan, caring for primarily geriatric patients in a collaborative community hospital setting. This travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse who is confident managing congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and other acute and chronic conditions. Enjoy a peaceful Upper Peninsula location surrounded by forests, lakes, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Medical-Surgical Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med/Surg RN)
• Location: Iron River, Michigan
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,110–$2,220
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, anticipated through January 16, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 PM–7:30 AM
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Unit: 25-bed medical-surgical unit
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:4–1:5 on days and 1:6 on nights
• Weekend and Holiday Rotation: Every other weekend and holiday
• Uniform: Any colored scrubs

Travel RN Job Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Michigan
• At least 2 years of recent medical-surgical nursing experience
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate degree or nursing certificate required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Strong experience with Epic electronic medical records (EMR), CareScape patient monitors, and Pyxis medication systems
• Ability to float to the Emergency Department within demonstrated competency
• ACLS certification preferred but not required
• Flexibility to work in multiple departments is highly valued; Emergency Department experience is helpful but not required

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to medical-surgical patients, primarily older adults with complex medical conditions.
• Assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, and evaluate patient outcomes.
• Provide care for patients with congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes, and other acute and chronic conditions.
• Accurately document patient assessments, nursing interventions, and patient responses in Epic.
• Collaborate with providers, therapists, support staff, patients, and families to promote safe, effective patient care.
• Float to the Emergency Department when needed and when working within established competency.
• Remain flexible during periods of low census, including possible call placement; callback assignments carry a two-hour minimum.
• Participate in scheduled weekend and holiday rotations.

Apply now to join this Michigan travel nursing opportunity and provide high-quality medical-surgical care in Iron River's welcoming community hospital setting.

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.