Providing skilled nursing care in a dynamic medical telemetry setting requires acute clinical knowledge and adaptability. This role emphasizes providing high-quality care to patients diagnosed with a variety of acute and chronic conditions, including sepsis, COPD, cellulitis, and postoperative surgical cases such as orthopedic and general surgeries.
Location
Iron Mountain, MI, is a welcoming community known for its scenic landscapes and outdoor recreational opportunities. The area offers a comfortable, small-town atmosphere with access to nature, including forests, rivers, and lakes—ideal for those who appreciate both professional challenges and quality of life.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to med-telemetry patients, maintaining a patient ratio of 5:1 during day shifts and 6:1 during nights.
• Collaborate effectively within a team nursing model alongside LPNs and nurse aides.
• Manage nursing care plans tailored to conditions such as pacemaker care, urinary tract infections, COPD exacerbations, and postoperative interventions including TURPS-CBI.
• Skillfully perform IV starts independently, adapting to limited onsite resources.
• Participate in a rotating weekend and holiday schedule, with potential for on-call and standby duties.
• Flexibly float to similar units and patient populations as needed.
• Complete thorough orientation including computer education and clinical shadowing to ensure seamless integration.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience
• Registered Nurse licensed to practice in MI with at least 1 year of progressive med-surg/telemetry experience in acute care.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Experience or familiarity with critical access hospitals or trauma level 3/4 facilities is desirable.
• Comfort and competence with telemetry monitoring and arrhythmia recognition.
• Ability to serve as a relief charge nurse considered a plus.
Schedule & Shift Details
• 12-hour shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM & 7:00 PM–7:00 AM.
• Weekend rotation every other weekend including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
• Holiday coverage required for approximately 2 out of 3 holidays.
• Efforts made to accommodate self-scheduling and longer blocks of shifts.
Additional Information
This opportunity is a contract role with local candidates preferred within an 80-mile radius. Previous employment with the associated medical system requires a minimum 6-month separation before reapplying. Professional dress code is solid-colored and professional; scrubs color not specified.
Take your next step in delivering high-impact, patient-centered care in a supportive, resourceful, and skill-driven environment. Submit your qualifications today and become an integral part of a med-tele team committed to clinical excellence.