
Acute | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Escanaba, MI
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $58.61
- Weekly
- $2,110
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,720
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- October 12, 2026
This job pays about $58.61/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Michigan ($45.34/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Michigan right now
- 485 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Michigan from 5 agencies, 4 of them in Escanaba.
- Pay in these listings: $13.51 – $178/hour, median $58.10/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Michigan: $45.34/hour ($94,307/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($61.76/hour across 163 jobs).
Job description
Acute Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Stepdown Assignment in Escanaba, MI
Bring your acute care nursing expertise to a 13-week travel RN assignment in Escanaba, Michigan. Join a fast-paced stepdown acute care unit, provide high-quality patient care, and enjoy the beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, including waterfront views, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Job Details
- Setting: Acute stepdown unit
- Employment Type: Travel nursing assignment
- Location: Escanaba, MI 49829
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 11, 2027
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110-$2,220
- Charting System: Epic
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license with eligibility to work in Michigan, or proof that the application process has been initiated
- At least 1 year of recent acute care nursing or stepdown nursing experience
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications
- Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment
- BSN not required
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult acute care and stepdown patients
- Monitor patient status, interpret changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
- Administer medications and treatments according to the plan of care and unit protocols
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to support optimal patient outcomes
- Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient progress in Epic
- Promote a positive patient experience through communication, education, and attentive bedside care
Apply now to join this rewarding travel nursing opportunity in Escanaba, Michigan, and take the next step in your acute care RN career.
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.
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